This quick and easy crispy cheesy broccoli gratin features crispy, caramelized broccoli florets topped with a panko cheddar Parmesan mixture that's out of this world… Have it on your dinner table in under 20 minutes!
If you're in the mood for a quick and easy broccoli side dish, you've certainly come to the right place... We're talking crispy, caramelized, even a little charred, broccoli florets (just the way I like them!), topped with a panko cheddar parmesan mixture that's out of this world.
Baking this broccoli dish on a sheet pan means you get the maximum ratio of broccoli to crunchy coating. I seriously have to swat my kids away from the pan until dinner is served, because they'll pick it clean before we even sit down. It's like your favorite broccoli gratin on steroids, and it can be on your dinner table in under 20 minutes!
I wish I could take credit for this delicious crispy cheesy broccoli gratin recipe, but it's actually the brainchild of Raquel Pelzel. I found it in her recently released Sheet Pan Suppers Meatless cookbook. Actually, it's just one of a number of recipes that I flagged to try -- it just happens to be the first I've actually made. I'm very optimistic that the others will be just as good!
I just love the small format of this cookbook. It has a soft cover and is slightly larger than a regular paperback, but not so large as a typical cookbook. I really wish all cookbooks had this option -- it fits beautifully on a shelf. And it's filled with gorgeous full color photos, as well as simple tips to help each dish turn out its very best.
Crispy Cheesy Broccoli Gratin
The truly brilliant method for the extra crispy broccoli in this recipe is preheating the sheet pan along with the oven. By dumping the prepped broccoli onto the hot sheet pan, you're jump-starting the cooking process and decreasing the total roasting time. I simply cannot wait to try this with other veggies!
After the broccoli roasts for about 15 minutes, you sprinkle it with a mixture of garlic, butter, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan. Pop it under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned. You're definitely going to want to scrape up all of those crispy, crunchy cheesy bits and serve them right along with the broccoli!
Crispy Cheesy Broccoli Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place a rimmed sheet pan on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- Toss the broccoli florets with the olive oil and salt in a medium-size bowl. Turn the broccoli out onto the hot sheet pan (it should sizzle!) and roast until the bottom of the florets are nicely browned, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter and garlic in a ramekin and place it in the oven until the butter melts, about 5 minutes.
- Place the bread crumbs in a medium-size bowl, add the butter-garlic mixture, and toss with a fork. Add the cheddar and Parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle the broccoli with the cheesy bread crumb mixture. Turn the broiler to high and place the sheet pan on the upper rack. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned, 1-2 minutes. Watch the bread crumbs closely, as broiler intensities vary and you don't want them to burn!
- Remove from the oven, and transfer to a platter, making sure to scrape up all of the crispy, crunchy cheesy bits. Serve warm.
Tips & Suggestions
More Easy Roasted Veggie Side Dish Recipes
If you like this broccoli au gratin recipe, you might also enjoy these other delicious roasted veggie side dish recipes:
- Honey Roasted Carrots with Dill -- this easy honey roasted carrots recipe is sure to get the whole family to eat their veggies! Just 4 simple ingredients: brown butter, carrots (of course!!), honey, and dried dill...
- Crispy Roasted Garlic Ranch Potatoes -- these easy Hidden Valley ranch potatoes are totally one of my favorite roasted potato recipes... Crispy and seasoned to perfection with garlic and ranch seasoning!
- 3-Ingredient Roasted Sesame Asparagus -- this simple 3-ingredient roasted asparagus with sesame seeds recipe is a quick and easy weeknight side dish, yet still impressive enough to serve at a more upscale gathering!
- This smoky garlic cauliflower roasted with Parmesan recipe is packed with the bold flavors of smoked paprika, garlic, and shaved aged Parmesan cheese. It's the perfect easy side dish for any entree!
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Heather S says
My favorite is nachos :)
Michelle Catallo says
Besides doing a jelly roll cake using a sheet pan? Cauliflower pizza :-D
Jill Jackson says
I love spicy tofu and veggies
Kelsey vinson says
Roasted garlic & herb veggies
Danielle bell says
I love stir fry and noodles
Trisha Musgrave says
Pizza is the hit in my house!
Elicia P says
I have to say anything that consists of potatoes.
naomie says
We love a mix of sweet potatoes, squash, carrots and seasonings.
Jenny Ham says
Pizza is my favorite
Dana Rodriguez says
I like chicken and garlic herb red potatoes on the sheet pan.
Juanita May says
Roasted stuffed spaghetti squash.
MargaretAnn Rice says
Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Jillian Too says
I like roasted chickpeas and veggies.
Michelle Catallo says
Besides doing a jelly roll cake using a sheet pan? Cauliflower pizza :-D
Dana Rodriguez says
I like chicken and garlic herb red potatoes on the sheet pan.
Lauren says
I like roasted asparagus.
Julie Terry says
I don't really have a favorite, but I would love to try some of the recipes in this book.
Kim Henrichs says
I would say phyllo dough pizza!
Dee Johnson says
Roasted potatoes with onions and mushrooms.
Elaine Atkinson says
I've honestly never made one!
Jessica Justice says
I haven't had a sheet pan supper yet, but this broccoli and cheese recipe looks amazing! So, I think it will be my favorite!
Amanda G says
My favorite is nachoes
heather says
My favorite sheet pan recipe is salmon and veggies.
Jessica To says
I like sheet pan chicken parmesan.
Azeem says
I don't have a favorite because I don't know how to cook that much
Elisha G. says
Sheet pan dinners are my new favorite way to cook. Would love to win this cookbook so I can cook more meatless meals for my family.
Azeem says
I don't have a favorite because I don't know how to cook that much
melissa A. C. says
veggie stir fry with noodles
Julie Wood says
I love making my Roast Chicken and red potatoes. So delicious!
KJ says
ohmigosh this looks amazing and best of all - quick, easy, and with common ingredients. Trying as soon as we get back from vacation!
Vickie says
I am so so so hooked on sheet pan complete dinners..
Kind of hard to pick a favorite.
Tonight I made salmon on a bed on onion, red peppers, peppers, topped with blood orange and lemon slices..surrounded with fresh chunked pineapple and radishes..herbs..spices..roasted to perfection and delicious
Will G says
I don't have any favorites.
katie says
I've not tried any sheet pan dinners yet. They look great and easy.
carol clark says
some roasted bellpepper with boudain and cheese in it
Jacquie Z says
I would love to try the broccoli gratin, but add chicken.
Leela says
I like chicken vesuvio.
Monica says
This looks delicious. I can't wait to try it.
Diane G says
Thanks for the giveaway! The cookbook sounds like it has some yummy recipes in it.
HS says
My favorite is sheet pan salmon with green beans.
Samina says
I've not made any sheet pan meals yet, but I love the idea - so simple & tasty.
Annette says
My favorite sheet pan supper consists of chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and a few other veggies that I toss with olive oil and season with fresh herbs.