Broccoli And Ham Gratin

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This can be a main course or a side dish at something more extravagant.

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Steps

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Heat the milk in a small saucepan until scalding.

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Take off heat.

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In a saucepan , melt 4 tlbsps butter over moderately-low heat and saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.

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Add the flour and cook the roux , stirring , for 3 minutes more.

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Add the heated milk in a stream , whisking , and simmer it , stirring , for 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses and season to taste.

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Keep stirring just until the cheeses are melted and incorporated into the sauce.

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In a well-buttered 14 inch gratin dish , combine the broccoli and ham and pour sauce over.

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Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top , dot with remaining 2 tblsps butter and bake in a preheated 375f oven for 30 minutes , or until it is browned and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, garlic clove, all-purpose flour, milk, parmesan cheese, swiss cheese, broccoli, cooked ham, dry breadcrumbs