Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin With Camembert Cheese

October 18, 2024

45

easy

4

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Parboil the Vegetables:
    • In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
    • Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and parboil for 10-15 minutes until just tender.
    • Drain and set aside.
  3. Make the Cheese Sauce:
    • In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
    • Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly to form a roux.
    • Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of milk, whisking to prevent lumps.
    • Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add 1 cup of grated cheese (cheddar works well) and stir until melted.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Assemble the Bake:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese sauce with the parboiled broccoli and cauliflower.
    • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  5. Top and Bake:
    • Sprinkle extra grated cheese and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs over the top.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve:
    • Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Ingredients:

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0.33333334cup breadcrumbs
2cups broccoli
2tablespoons butter
2ounces camembert cheese cut cubes plus extra to put on top
1000g cauliflower (1 medium head)
3tablespoons flour
4servings salt to taste

Directions

1.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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2.
Parboil the Vegetables
1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. | 2. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and parboil for 10-15 minutes until just tender. | 3. Drain and set aside.
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3.
Make the Cheese Sauce
1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. | 2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly to form a roux. | 3. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of milk, whisking to prevent lumps. | 4. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. | 5. Add 1 cup of grated cheese (cheddar works well) and stir until melted. | 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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4.
Assemble the Bake
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese sauce with the parboiled broccoli and cauliflower. | 2. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
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5.
Top and Bake
1. Sprinkle extra grated cheese and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs over the top. | 2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
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6.
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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