Best 13 Cauliflower And Broccoli Au Gratin Recipes

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Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin is a classic dish that is both delicious and elegant. It is made with a combination of cauliflower and broccoli florets, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. It can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving. The creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping make this dish a favorite for people of all ages.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Get kids to eat their veggies with this broccoli and cauliflower gratin. Learn how to make this classic Thanksgiving side dish that everyone loves.

Categories     American     Thanksgiving     side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 c. whole milk
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
8 oz. Gruyère, grated (about 2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Arrange cauliflower and broccoli in the prepared dish.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes (do not let it darken). Slowly whisk in milk. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg and 1 1/4 cups cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake until vegetables are tender and the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

EASY CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Easy Cauliflower & Broccoli Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 23m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb large cauliflower floret
1 lb large broccoli floret
1/2 cup water
4 ounces light cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 Ritz crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower and broccoli in 2-qt. microwaveable dish. Add water; cover. Microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 minute or until vegetables are tender; drain. Set aside.
  • Microwave cream cheese and milk in 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup or medium bowl 1 minute or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended when stirred. Add sour cream; mix well. Pour over vegetables; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Microwave 2 minute or until cheese is melted.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over vegetables.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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This is a great way to dress up broccoli and cauliflower with cheese. You can even make your vegetables the night before and then finish in the oven the next day. Tastes great the first day and as leftovers too!

Provided by foodfanatic

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 1h22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter
2 heads cauliflower
2 heads broccoli
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter.
  • Core and cut cauliflower into large florets. Cut broccoli into large florets; peel and quarter broccoli stalks.
  • Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil; add cauliflower and boil until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to strainer using a slotted spoon; run under cold water to stop cooking. Add broccoli stalks to stockpot and boil 3 minutes; add broccoli florets to stockpot and boil until stalks and florets are tender but still firm, about 5 minutes more. Transfer broccoli to strainer and run under cold water to stop cooking. Dry cauliflower and broccoli with paper towels and place in prepared baking dish.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste. Continue whisking constantly until flour begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove sauce from heat; whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Whisk in Cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and broccoli. Rap baking dish on counter a few times to remove air bubbles.
  • Mix bread crumbs and olive oil together in a small bowl. Top vegetable and sauce mixture with bread crumb mixture. Sprinkle paprika over bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 657.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI GRATIN



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Who doesn't love this cheesy vegie side dish? Great with roast dinners, and a clever way to make otherwise boring vegetables tastier for kids.

Categories     Side

Time 55m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1 head broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets
80 gram butter
1/3 cup (50g) plain flour
2 cup (500ml) milk, warmed
1 cup (120g) grated tasty cheese
1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan
1/2 cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs
salad, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 20cm x 30cm casserole dish.
  • Place cauliflower and broccoli in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Drain well. Arrange in prepared dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually mix in warmed milk, until smooth. Return to medium heat. Stir until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over vegetables. Sprinkle with combined cheeses and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until gratin is bubbling and golden. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Serves 6

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI AU GRATIN



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large or 2 small heads broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 small head cauliflower, leaves removed, about 1 1/2 pounds
4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg yolk
2 cups grated white cheese such as Vermont Cheddar, Gruyere or Swiss

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut or pull florettes from broccoli stem or stems. Each should be about 2 inches or slightly less in height. There should be about 6 cups.
  • Cut cauliflower into equal-size florettes. There should be about 6 cups.
  • Bring enough water to the boil to cover broccoli when added. Cook until tender but still resilient to the bite, about three minutes. Remove broccoli with slotted spoon and set aside in strainer.
  • Add cauliflower to the boiling water and cook 7 minutes until tender but resilient to the bite. Remove cauliflower but reserve one-half cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Melt butter in saucepan and add flour, stirring with wire whisk. When blended add milk, cream and reserved cooking liquid, stirring rapidly with the whisk. When thickened and smooth add nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and beat in egg yolk and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Select baking dish large enough to hold broccoli and cauliflower pieces compactly in one layer (a dish 15 by 10 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches is ideal). Arrange broccoli and cauliflower pieces alternately for color.
  • Spoon cheese sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place on middle shelf of oven and bake 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 355 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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When fall brings a snap to the air, try this cheesy gratin baked with broccoli, cauliflower and Progresso® Italian style bread crumbs - perfect French meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bags (16 oz each) fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart gratin dish or casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, place steamer basket; add 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place broccoli and cauliflower in basket; cover tightly and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; steam covered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Place vegetables in gratin dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, cheeses, onions, mustard and red pepper. Spoon over vegetables. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI BAKE



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Fresh broccoli and cauliflower are baked together with a thick cheese sauce!

Provided by R.PENALUNA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces fresh cauliflower
6 ounces fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon English mustard
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.
  • In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk, and increase heat to medium. As the mixture thickens, whisk in English mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until a thick sauce has formed, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.
  • Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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Make and share this Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh broccoli florets
1 lb fresh cauliflower floret
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
6 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4-1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli and cauliflower flowerets for 6-8 minutes, or until crisp-tender; drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly grease a large (at least 4-qt baking dish).
  • Arrange steamed, drained flowerets in prepared baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour this over flowerets in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and paprika.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 394.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 9.6

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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This is a yummy side dish. I could not figure out how to make it say one head of broccoli and one head of cauliflower, but that's what you need.

Provided by Carol in Cabo

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
oregano

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli and cauliflower until crisp-tender. Drain.
  • Put in greased 9x9 oven proof baking dish.
  • Mix up next five ingredients and pour over veggies.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and crumble oregano over.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 1184.3, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8, Protein 16.8

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN



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Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask for the recipe. Sometimes I'll substitute broccoli for all or half the cauliflower, and the green veggie tastes just as good! -Jacki Ricci, Ely, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 ounces cooked ham, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, and cook just until crisp-tender. Combine cream and flour; stir into skillet, and blend well. Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. , Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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This recipe is from "Green Hills Garden Club Cooks...Favorite Recipes from Vicksburg, MS" (Betty Kamman). Very tasty dish!

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fresh broccoli florets
8 ounces fresh cauliflower florets
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
0.5 (1 1/2 ounce) package parmesan cheese, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli and cauliflower for 6-8 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Arrange florets in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mustard, and cayenne pepper.
  • Spoon over florets.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 608.1, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 9.5

EASY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN



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Share our crowd-pleasing Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin. Cheese fans will love the yummy sauce of our Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups large broccoli florets
4 cups large cauliflower florets
1/2 cup water
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
10 round buttery crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine vegetables in 2-qt. microwaveable casserole. Add water; cover with lid. Microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Microwave cream cheese and milk in 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup or medium bowl 1 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended when stirred. Stir in sour cream; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar; microwave 2 min. or until melted.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

TERRI'S BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Terri's Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by maryjane in spain

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head broccoli, cut into flowerettes
1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerettes
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup or 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Put broccoli and cauliflower into a casserole dish.
  • Mix together soup, mayo and shredded cheese. Pour over top of veg mixture.
  • Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
  • Pour over veg.
  • Bake at 350°F.
  • 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 947.9, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 13.2

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut cauliflower and broccoli florets.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the cauliflower and broccoli by hand.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as Gruyère, Cheddar, or Parmesan.
  • If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs on top before baking.
  • Serve the cauliflower and broccoli au gratin immediately after it comes out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of calcium and protein. This dish can be easily customized to your liking, so feel free to experiment with different cheeses and seasonings. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, cauliflower and broccoli au gratin is sure to be a hit.

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