Authentic home cooking from Spain, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Spain as Brócolis gratinados con queso viejo manchego con D.O

Broccoli Gratin with Aged Manchego Cheese (D.O.)

Name: Broccoli Gratin with Aged Manchego Cheese (D.O.)
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen broccoli (about 500 grams); Aged Manchego sheep's milk cheese (D.O.), grated; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; Salt; Black pepper; Nutmeg; Milk; 1 vegetable bouillon cube; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Mari J. @acomerconmari

Sevilla

In tribute to Spanish cheese, surely the best cheese in the world, thanks to its quality ingredients and the skill of the artisans who craft it for our enjoyment.

Mari J. @acomerconmari

Sevilla

In tribute to Spanish cheese, surely the best cheese in the world, thanks to its quality ingredients and the skill of the artisans who craft it for our enjoyment.

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Ingredients

8-10 minutes

1 serving

1 lbfrozen broccoli (about 500 grams)
Aged Manchego sheep's milk cheese (D.O.), grated
1 tablespoonall-purpose flour
Salt
Black pepper
Nutmeg
Milk
1vegetable bouillon cube
3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

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Steps

8-10 minutes

1

Add the broccoli to a pressure cooker, cover with water, add the vegetable bouillon cube, and cook for 1 minute. Drain and place the broccoli in an oven-safe dish.
2

While the broccoli cooks, grate some aged Manchego cheese onto a plate.
3

In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add the flour. Sauté for about 30 seconds. Add a little salt, grind some black pepper over it, and grate in a bit of nutmeg. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring, until the béchamel sauce reaches your desired thickness.
4

Pour the béchamel sauce over the broccoli in the baking dish. Sprinkle the grated Manchego cheese on top and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
5

These ingredients make 1 serving, and the preparation time is 8-10 minutes.
6

This dish is very easy to make, healthy, vegetarian, and absolutely delicious.

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Mari J. @acomerconmari

Published in the US on June 22, 2025 14:01

Sevilla

Enfermera jubilada, enamorada de la buena cocina y de los viajes, adoro a mi familia. Soy una persona muy curiosa, creativa, sensible, comprensiva, tolerante, extrovertida, perfeccionista, y además mi lema principal es respetar a los demás.