Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheddar Gratin
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheddar Gratin
Time: 55 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cauliflower
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated old cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
- 1 Butter a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- 2 Cut enough cauliflower and broccoli into bite-size pieces to nearly fill the dish.
- 3 Peel and thinly slice the carrot.
- 4 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 5 Add the vegetables; cook 2 minutes or until cooked but still very crisp.
- 6 Drain in a colander; cool under cold running water.
- 7 Drain again; turn into baking dish.
- 8 Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, basil, horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- 9 Stir in the butter; set aside.
- 10 To make the sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 11 Add the chopped onion; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
- 12 Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 13 Gradually mix in the milk and mustard while stirring constantly.
- 14 Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and just boils.
- 15 Remove from heat; stir in the salt and cheese; pour evenly over the vegetables.
- 16 Arrange the rack over the oven centre; preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 17 Scatter the crumb mixture evenly over the vegetables in cheese sauce.
- 18 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and the topping is crisp and brown.