Broccoli-Parmesan Gratin

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli ( about 1 ½ lb)
• 2 cup milk
• 1/2 ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degree with rack in upper third
Cut broccoli floret into 1 inch pieces, then peel large stems with a knife and cut into ½ inch thick rounds. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain.
Whisk together milk, cream, cheese, eggs and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Put broccoli in 2 quart shallow flameproof baking dish, then pour milk mixture over top.
Toss bread crumbs with oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, then sprinkle evenly over gratin.
Bake until custard is set, about 30 minutes.
Turn on broiler until bread crumbs are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.