Name: Cauliflower and broccoli gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets; 1 head broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets; 80 gram butter; 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour; 2 cup (500ml) milk, warmed; 1 cup (120g) grated tasty cheese; 1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan; 1/2 cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs; salad, to serve (optional)

Cauliflower and broccoli gratin

Who doesn't love this cheesy vegie side dish? Great with roast dinners, and a clever way to make otherwise boring vegetables tastier for kids.

cauliflower and broccoli au gratin recipe

Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

40M

Total

55M

Ingredients

1/2 cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets

1 head broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets

80 gram butter

1/3 cup (50g) plain flour

2 cup (500ml) milk, warmed

1 cup (120g) grated tasty cheese

1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan

1/2 cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs

salad, to serve (optional)

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 20cm x 30cm casserole dish.

2.Place cauliflower and broccoli in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Drain well. Arrange in prepared dish.

3.Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually mix in warmed milk, until smooth. Return to medium heat. Stir until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 minutes.

4.Pour sauce over vegetables. Sprinkle with combined cheeses and breadcrumbs.

5.Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until gratin is bubbling and golden. Serve with salad.

If desired, add a washed and trimmed leek to this mixture.
Note

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