Potato and broccoli gratin
A very simple recipe: a layer of potatoes, a layer of broccoli, bechamel sauce and grated cheese.
230 K 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
2 hours 1 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: September 16th 2024
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
3 lb + 1.3 oz potatoes - 2
2 lb + 3.2 oz broccoli - 3
1 lb + 1.6 oz bechamel sauce - 4
1.5 oz butter - 5
7.0 oz grated cheese - 6
salt - 7
pepper
Change measures:
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 35 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 2 hours 1 min.
To finish around 7pm, you'll need to have started before: 17:30.Change end time
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 40 min.
Peel and cook 3 lb + 1.3 oz potatoes in a pan of salted water.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
When they are tender (check by piercing with a knife: the blade should pass through to the middle easily), drain and, when completely cooled, cut into pieces and spread evenly in a buttered gratin dish.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 3 - 35 min.
Prepare 2 lb + 3.2 oz broccoli (see how to do this here) and lay evenly over the potatoes.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Spread the 1 lb + 1.6 oz bechamel sauce over the top.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Finish by scattering 7.0 oz grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes...
Stage 6 - 30 min.
...until the top is nicely browned. You can put the dish under the grill briefly to finish browning.
Remarks
For the grated cheese, I advise you to try a mature Cheddar, which gives an excellent flavour.
Keeping: After cooking, a few days in the fridge. .
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 170 RDI=60 % | 550 RDI=50 % | 270 RDI=40 % | 3,490 RDI=180 % | 14,610 RDI: 180 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 110 RDI=6 % | 470 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 50 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 290 RDI=20 % | 1,220 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 8.55 €
- Per person : 0.75 €
Change currency: 
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Potatoes
Like these other recipes: Boulangère potatoes, Maroilles cheese quiche, Express sauerkraut, Pan-baked hash brown (Hash-brown casserole), Seafood sauerkraut, ... See them all 81
Broccoli
Like these other recipes: How to prepare broccoli, Sautéed Green Vegetables in pan, Veal Chop With Assortment of Vegetables, Broccoli savoury custard, Light Broccoli Soup, ... See them all 11
Bechamel sauce
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach on toast with bechamel, Purple artichokes in a cheesy gratin, Chard and potato gratin, Bolognaise lasagne, Croque-monsieur potatoes, ... See them all 29
Grated cheese
Like these other recipes: Ham pasta bake, Quick stuffed courgettes, Bolognaise lasagne, Spinach on toast with bechamel, Baker's pizza, ... See them all 71
Other recipes you may also like
Steak burger topped with egg
A succulent steak burger, topped with a perfect egg. Here are all the tips you need to produce this simple but delicious dish.June 22th 2013259 K4.9 55 min.
How to prepare cockles
Cockles are small Atlantic shellfish which can be used in many delicious dishes. However, they need to be prepared with care before cooking. Here is a simple way to do this.March 13th 2013545 K 13.7 1 hour 55 min.
Rice and peas
This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.September 1st 2013133 K4.2 30 min.
Epiphany galette
Here is the recipe for the very classic but delicious "galette des rois" (Epiphany galette) in puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) with almond cream or frangipane . You will also see some professional tips to easily handle the dough, and obtain a nice and regular galette.January 1st 2025292 K 24.5 3 hours 8 min.
Caramelised apple pie
Apple pie made with caramelised apples.September 11th 2018259 K4.3 1 hour 55 min.
News list of cooking-ez.com
Sign up to receive the latest recipes (next batch due to be sent on 2025-04-06)
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Post a comment or question
Follow this recipe (as 2 people already do)
If you are interested in this recipe, you can "follow" it, by entering your email address here. You will then receive a notification immediately each time the recipe is modified or a new comment is added. Please note that you will need to confirm this following.
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Alternatively: you can subscribe to the mailing list of cooling-ez.com , you will receive a e-mail for each new recipe published on the site.