Potato and broccoli gratin
A very simple recipe: a layer of potatoes, a layer of broccoli, bechamel sauce and grated cheese.
232 K 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
2 hours 1 min.
Easy
18 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: September 16th 2024
For 18 people, you will need:
- 1
2 kgs 100 g potatoes - 2
1 kg 500 g broccoli - 3
750 g bechamel sauce - 4
60 g butter - 5
300 g grated cheese - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 4,710 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 35 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 2 hours 1 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 40 min.
Peel and cook 2 kgs 100 g 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 1 kg 500 g broccoli (see how to do this here) and lay evenly over the potatoes.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Spread the 750 g bechamel sauce over the top.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Finish by scattering 300 g 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 | 250 RDI=100 % | 820 RDI=80 % | 400 RDI=60 % | 5,240 RDI=260 % | 21,920 RDI: 260 % |
| 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 18 people : 12.80 €
- Per person : 0.75 €
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Potatoes
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Broccoli
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Bechamel sauce
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Grated cheese
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