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November’s Spice: Thyme

Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole 

INGREDIENTS

• Olive oil spray
• 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
2. Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, prepare the creamy sauce. Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fried thyme, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and half the grated cheese. Add a small amount of water to thin the mixture, about 1 tablespoon.
4. Drain the broccoli well and add it to the creamy sauce. Gently toss to coat.
5. Transfer the coated broccoli to the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the top with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.
6. Bake the casserole until golden brown and bubbly around the edges, 15-20 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cookbooks with thyme recipes:

• Dips & Spreads by Dawn Yanagihara
• Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi
• How to Roast Everything by America’s Test Kitchen
• The China Study Cookbook by LeAnne Campbell
• The Herbalist’s Healing Kitchen by Devon Young
• Is this a Cookbook? by Heston Blumenthal
• To the Last Bite by Alexis DeBoschnek
• Mediterranean Every Day by Sheela Prakash
• Life is a Party by David Burtka

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