Cheesy Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin

This quick, easy, and delicious cauliflower and broccoli gratin features extra-sharp Cheddar cheese and a unique tortilla chip topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 26 mins
• Total Time: 41 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 ¼ cups skim milk
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 teaspoons spicy mustard
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
• 5 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup crumbled tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Cook cauliflower until easily pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a baking dish with slotted spoon. Cook broccoli until easily pierced with a fork, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli to baking dish with slotted spoon.

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Simmer, whisking constantly, until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; gradually whisk in 4 ounces Cheddar cheese. Stir in parsley, garlic, mustard, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour sauce over cauliflower and broccoli; toss to coat. Combine tortilla chips and remaining Cheddar cheese in a small bowl; sprinkle over cauliflower and broccoli.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Increase heat to broil; bake until bubbly and brown, about 5 minutes more.