BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon salt
3 pounds cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into large florets
8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup bleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
6 cups milk
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cup fine dried bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Emerilís Original Essence or
Creole Seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375?F. † Fill a large pot three-quarters full with water and add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower to a colander. Rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain well. † Add the broccoli to the boiling water. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli in a colander. Rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain well. † Butter a 15 x 10-inch baking dish (or 2 smaller dishes) with 2 teaspoons of the butter. Arrange the cauliflower evenly in the dish, then arrange the broccoli on top. † Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until the roux is a blond color, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and the cayenne. Gradually whisk in the milk and whisk constantly until the mixture boils and thickens, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the cheese until it melts. † Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and broccoli, and gently rap the dish on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. † Combine the bread crumbs, Essence, and olive oil in a small bowl, mixing well. Spoon the mixture evenly over the top of the vegetables. † Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot. † Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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