BROCOLLI CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE

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I like that this doesn't have any milk in it but still has lots of flavor! Adapted from Food & Wine magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups broccoli florets (from 2 small heads)
4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 small head)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded (2 cups)
1/4 cup pitted oil cured green olives, coarsely chopped (or black)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • Butter a 2" deep 2 quart baking dish. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, add the broccoli and cauliflower and cook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tbls. of the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook just until fragrant. Remove from heat and add the broccoli and cauliflower; toss.
  • Toss half of the cheese, and olives with the vegetables. Transfer to the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • In a small bowl, toss the crumbs with the remaining 2 tbls. olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the crumbs over the cheese.
  • Bake in the upper third of the oven for about 12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the crumbs are golden.
  • Serve hot. Enjoy!

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