Broccoli Divan

Broccoli Divan
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup mayonnaise (low fat or regular)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sherry
2 packages (10 ounces each) broccoli
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the white sauce, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until well blended. Slowly add chicken broth and cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Stir in nutmeg and let sauce cool slightly. Blend in mayonnaise, whipping cream and sherry.
Cook broccoli until just tender and drain. Arrange broccoli in 9- by 13-inch casserole and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Pour sauce over all. Top with remaining Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes.
Serves eight.
Cook's note: Dish may be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking.
Nutrition values per serving (with real mayonnaise): 274 calories, 24 g fat, 6 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein, 49 mg cholesterol, 593 mg sodium.

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