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Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin




Source of Recipe


Emeril Lagasse






Recipe Introduction


This is really good. I made it ahead (my favorite) by doing everything up to the topping early in the day and then refrigerating. Just before dinner, I sat it out for a half an hour, added the topping and cooked. Worked great! Use a cheese that really sings! And don't leave out the cayenne - even if you are a sissy, like me - it's not hot at ALL, but the cheese sauce really needs it!





List of Ingredients



• 1 stick + 2 t. butter
  
• 3 lb. cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large florets
  
• 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, trimmed and cut into large florets
  
• 2 t. salt, or more, as needed
  
• 1/2 c. flour
  
• 6 c. whole milk (I used 3 c. skim and 3 c. evap. skim)
  
• 1/4 t. cayenne
  
• 8 oz. grated sharp cheddar, about 3 c.
  
• 1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
  
• 2 t. Essence (see recipe)
  
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  
• hot sauce
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 3 qt. casserole with 2 t. butter and set aside.
   
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and cook until tender, but firm; about 8-10 minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon, rinse with cold water and drain. Return the water to a boil and add the broccoli and cook until tender, but firm, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Place cauliflower and broccoli in the casserole.
   
3. In a medium heavy saucepan, melt the remaining stick of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour whisking constantly over medium heat until thickened into a blond roux, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 2 t. salt and the cayenne, stir and gradually add the cold milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes (it took more for me). Bring to a simmer and add the cheese, whisking constantly until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
   
4. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables, gently rapping the casserole dish on the counter top to dispel air bubbles.
   
5. In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, oil and Essence and evenly distribute over the top of the vegetables. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
   






Final Comments


Serves 8