Broccoli And Ham Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1 lb broccoli, trimmed, cooked in boiling, salted water until just tender, and chopped coarse, about 4 1/4 cups
5 ounces cooked ham, chopped
1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs

Preparation

Heat the milk in a small saucepan until scalding.
Take off heat.
In a saucepan, melt 4 tlbsps butter over moderately-low heat and saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add the flour and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes more.
Add the heated milk in a stream, whisking, and simmer it, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses and season to taste.
Keep stirring just until the cheeses are melted and incorporated into the sauce.
In a well-buttered 14 inch gratin dish, combine the broccoli and ham and pour sauce over.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top, dot with remaining 2 tblsps butter and bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 30 minutes, or until it is browned and bubbly.