2 – 10 oz packages broccoli
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
Cheese Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 cup milk
2/3 cup shredded sharp cheese
Paprika
Place broccoli in 2-qt casserole with salt, water and butter. Cover and bake in slow oven, 325 degrees for about 1 hour or until tender. Melt butter in 1 qt saucepan over low direct heat. Remove from heat and blend in flour, salt and dry mustard. Add milk very slowly; stirring constantly, to make a smooth white sauce. Return to heat and cook; stirring sauce constantly, about 5 minutes, until it is thick and no startch remains. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. For serving pour hot cheese sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika.
Contributed by: Jenny Myatt, Village Realty
