Broccoli & Cauliflower Gratin
- Preparation time:
- 25 mins
- Cooking time:
- 40 mins
- Serves:
- 8
Easy to bake, easy to take! Cook this delicious Christmas dish and take it with you to the family lunch.
2 heads broccoli (600g), cut into large florets
½ cup stale breadcrumbs
¼ cup flaked almonds
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
3 dried bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
75g butter
¼ cup plain flour
1½ cups grated vintage cheddar (180g)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Ingredients
1 small head cauliflower (800g), cut into large florets2 heads broccoli (600g), cut into large florets
½ cup stale breadcrumbs
¼ cup flaked almonds
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Oregano sprigs, to garnish
White Sauce
3 cups milk3 dried bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
75g butter
¼ cup plain flour
1½ cups grated vintage cheddar (180g)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
1 Add cauliflower to a large saucepan of boiling water. Boil for 4 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon. Drain well. Add broccoli to boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
2 To make white sauce, place milk, bay leaves and peppercorns in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Strain into a heatproof jug. Discard solids.
3 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Return to a medium heat. Whisk until mixture boils and thickens. Add cheese. Whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
4 Arrange vegetables in an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity). Pour over white sauce. Top evenly with combined crumbs and almonds. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
5 Cook, uncovered, in a moderate (180C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
6 Garnish with oregano sprigs.- Source:
- New Idea
- Author:
- Stylist:
- Carolyn Fienberg
- Photographer:
- Oliver Ford & Andre Martin
