Ingredients
- 3/8 c milk
- 6 oz broccoli (fresh)
- 1/4 c swiss cheese (shredded)
- 2 t water
- 2 t butter
- 1/8 t salt
- 1 1/2 dash unbleached flour
Wash broccoli; remove outer leaves and tough part of stalks. Cut broccoli stalks lengthwise into uniform spears, following the branching lines. In a 1-quart casserole combine broccoli, water and 1/8 t salt. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes or just till tender. Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce. For sauce, in a 1-cup measure micro-cook butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 30 to 45 seconds or till melted. Stir in flour, dash salt, and pepper. Stir in milk. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in shredded Swiss cheese til melted. Drain Broccoli. Serve sauce atop broccoli.