CopyCat O’Charley’s Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

4 cups of broccoli florets
1/4 cup of unsalted butter
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
2 cups of milk
1/2 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of black pepper
1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Steam the broccoli florets for 5 minutes.

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth.

Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and thick.

Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the grated cheddar cheese until melted.

Add the steamed broccoli to the cheese sauce and mix until evenly coated.

Pour the broccoli mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.