Cauliflower Broccoli au Gratin

I make this recipe as-is when I am cooking for adults, but for kids, I leave the wine out and add more milk or cream, and my daughter loves it. It's a family favorite all around, and a great way to get children eating green vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 434 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
• 1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup hot milk
• 2 pounds cauliflower florets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot filled with lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and broccoli and boil until vegetables are tender but firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste and cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in hot milk and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until you have a thick sauce with no lumps, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in wine and bring to a boil. Mix in Parmesan cheese and eggs. Season cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 5

Remove from heat and mix sauce into the bowl with drained cauliflower and broccoli. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth out.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until gratin is nicely browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.