Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

Broccoli Cheddar Casserole~

Ingredients

• 2 pounds broccoli, stems removed (can use vegetable peeler to peel, then slice and eat like celery), large florets cut, yielding about 8 cups of broccoli florets
• Salt for blanching water
• 2 strips of thick-cut bacon (about 2 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch wide strips
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup (43g) all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (118 ml) cream
• 1 cup (236 ml) whole milk
• 2 to 3 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper (1 to 2 teaspoons if using fine ground black pepper)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese, grated

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