Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
Elevate your next dinner with this irresistible Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin, a decadent baked dish that combines wholesome vegetables with a creamy, cheesy sauce and a golden, crunchy breadcrumb topping. Perfect as a holiday side or a comforting weeknight meal, this gratin brings together tender broccoli and cauliflower florets bathed in a luscious cheddar-Parmesan sauce enriched with Dijon mustard for a subtle tang. Finished with a fragrant blend of garlic-seasoned breadcrumbs, this dish bakes to bubbling, crispy perfection in just 25 minutes. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this gratin will quickly become a favorite on your table. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or enjoy it as a hearty vegetarian main! Keywords: broccoli and cauliflower gratin, cheesy vegetable bake, easy gratin recipe, holiday side dish, cheesy broccoli cauliflower casserole.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 500 grams Cauliflower florets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish and set it aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and blanch for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a paste forms.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a smooth sauce (about 4-5 minutes).
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Add the Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper for flavor. Remove from heat.
Spread the blanched broccoli and cauliflower in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the vegetables, ensuring they are well coated.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the gratin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy, and the gratin is bubbly.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 856 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 394 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
