Broccoli And Eggs Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 lb.) bunch fresh broccoli
4 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
3 oz. Cheddar cheese, sliced
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. fine, dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Trim off large leaves and tough ends of lower stalks of broccoli.
Wash broccoli thoroughly and separate into spears. Cook in a small amount of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender.
Arrange broccoli spears in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with eggs and cheese.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and salt.
Pour sauce over broccoli mixture.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan; stir in bread crumbs.
Brown lightly and sprinkle over sauce.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings.