Gratin "grilled inside"
We think of a classic gratin, potatoes and cauliflower, but in this recipe we start by grilling them before assembling the gratin, which gives a slightly crunchy texture, and especially a delicious taste.
23 K 5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 45 min.
Easy
18 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: September 25th 2022
For 18 people, you will need:
- 1
2 litres 400 ml potatoes - 2
12 tablespoons olive oil - 3
1 litre 500 ml cauliflower - 4
3 spring onions (scallions) - 5
450 mls bechamel sauce - 6
150 mls grated cheese - 7
salt - 8
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 1 hour 25 min.
All in all: 1 hour 45 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 30 min.
Wash 2 litres 400 ml potatoes, cut them into pieces and cook in a large pot of salted water until they are tender.
I used new potatoes here, if you don't have any, use the classic ones, but peel them.
I used new potatoes here, if you don't have any, use the classic ones, but peel them.
Stage 2 - 4 min.
Drain the potatoes, then pour them into a salad bowl.
Add 12 tablespoons olive oil and mix well.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Add 12 tablespoons olive oil and mix well.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Place a sheet of baking paper in a baking tray.
Spread the oiled potatoes on top, and place the cauliflower (here a small one) next to it, which you will also coat with olive oil with a brush.
Add salt and pepper.
Spread the oiled potatoes on top, and place the cauliflower (here a small one) next to it, which you will also coat with olive oil with a brush.
Add salt and pepper.
Stage 4 - 30 min.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are golden brown.
Do not turn off the oven.
Do not turn off the oven.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Butter a casserole dish, and pour the potatoes in the bottom.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
...and place it on the potatoes.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Add the roasted cauliflower cut into pieces.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
Pour the béchamel sauce on top.
Stage 10 - 3 min.
Finish by 150 mls grated cheese and put in the oven...
Stage 11 - 25 min.
...for about 25 minutes.
Remarks
If you don't have a spring onion at step 6, replace it with a shallot or remove it.
As always with gratins, the proportions are very indicative, so feel free to adapt.
As always with gratins, the proportions are very indicative, so feel free to adapt.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the refrigerator, protected by a stretch film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 180 RDI=70 % | 740 RDI=70 % | 380 RDI=60 % | 5,520 RDI=280 % | 23,110 RDI: 280 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 110 RDI=5 % | 460 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 310 RDI=20 % | 1,280 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 18 people : 7.95 €
- Per person : 0.45 €
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