Swiss-Sauced Broccoli
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INGREDIENTS 3 ounces fresh broccoli
Dash of salt
1 teaspoon unbleached flour
Dash white pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
Dash salt
1/4 cup milkWash broccoli, remove outer leaves and tough part of stalks. Cut the broccoli stalks lengthwise into uniform spears, following the branching lines.
In a 20-ounce casserole, combine broccoli spears, water, and a dash of salt. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or just until tender. Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
PREPARE SAUCE - In a 1 cup measure microwave butter or margarine, uncovered, for 20 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour, dash of salt and pepper. Stir in milk. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 45 seconds to 1-1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in shredded Swiss cheese until melted. Drain broccoli. Serve sauce on top of broccoli.