Three-Cheese Broccoli Gratin

This lovely broccoli dish is delicious as a side with grilled meat. You can experiment with different cheeses like Pecorino Romano or feta cheese and the result will be just as good. A nice way to get kids to eat their vegetables, too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 612 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup creme fraiche
• 2 pounds broccoli florets
• 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli until tender but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish with butter.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine eggs, milk, creme fraiche, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk together until well combined.

Step 4

Arrange cooked broccoli in the prepared casserole dish. Cover with egg-cheese mixture and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until gratin is brown and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.