"Tender broccoli and crisp bacon is tossed in a cheese sauce made with three kinds of cheeses to make this rich and creamy comfort food!..."
INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup Panko or Ritz cracker crumbs
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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zest of 1 lemon
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
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5 tablespoons flour
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3 cups milk or half and half
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons Tabasco hot sauce
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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4 ounces cream cheese
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1-½ cups grated cheddar cheese
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1 cup grated smoked Gruyere cheese
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½ cup bacon crumbles (from 8 slices)
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1-½ pounds broccoli florets