5 recipes that prove how much you can do with Panko bread crumbs

Broccoli and cauliflower gratin

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 head broccoli florets
• 1 head cauliflower florets
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Roast the broccoli and cauliflower florets until slightly browned, about 15 minutes in a 9 x 9-inch pan.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour and let it cook over medium heat for 2 – 3 minutes.
4. Off the heat, whisk in the half-and-half, then turn the heat up to high and keep whisking to avoid the flour from clumping. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and whisk until the cheese is melted.
5. Pour the cheese mixture over the top of the veggies.
6. Sprinkle Panko on top and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

This post was sponsored by Kikkoman.