Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

A great side dish to bring to a family gathering. It can be prepared the night before and baked before serving.

Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

Recipe by Blaser Recipes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

A great side dish to bring to a family gathering. It can be prepared the night before and baked before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Cauliflower

  • 1 Large Broccoli

  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

  • 3 Tbsp Flour

  • 2 Cups Hot Milk

  • 1 Cup White Cheese Shredded (Gruyere, White Cheddar or Monterey Jack)

  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Grated

  • 1 tsp Salt

  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

  • Bread Crumb Topping
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

  • 1/3 Cup Bread Crumbs or Panko

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Cut cauliflower and broccoli into florets. Cook in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain well.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in sauce pan over medium low heat. Add flour and whisk for a couple minutes until golden. Slowly add hot milk (1/2 cup at a time) and whisk until it comes to a boil. Continue to whisk until mixture thickens. Turn off the heat. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, white cheese and parmesan. Stir until cheese is fully melted.
  • Pour enough of the cheese sauce into a 8×11 pan to coat the bottom. Add the broccoli and cauliflower to the dish. Cover the vegetables with the rest of the cheese sauce.
  • Add the bread crumbs on top and drizzle 2 Tbsp melted butter over the gratin. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Prep Ahead Instructions. Complete steps 2-4. Chill overnight. Preheat oven and bake 15 minutes. Add step 5. Bake 20-25 minutes until gratin is hot and bread crumbs are toasted.

Notes

  • https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cauliflower-gratin-recipe-1917463