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Broccoli And Cauliflower Au Gratin

Broccoli And Cauliflower Au Gratin prepared dish

This broccoli and cauliflower au gratin is a creamy and cheesy dish that combines tender vegetables with a rich cheese sauce, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a light main course.

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, broccoli florets.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cups bread crumbs
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (chopped)
  • 0.5 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (whole)
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli and cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Drain the vegetables and set them aside in a baking dish.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and cauliflower, ensuring they are well coated.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese-covered vegetables.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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