Side dishe for 7
Cheesy Green Vegetable Gratin
Cauliflower, broccoli, and spinach bake under a creamy mustard cheddar sauce until bubbling and lightly browned.
Typical price
$6.66for 4 servings
$1.67 per serving$6.66 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.88Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.47Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.99Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 32 oz | $1.29Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower
- 200 g purple sprouting broccoli
- 200 g spinach
- 70 g unsalted butter
- 70 g plain flour
- 900 ml whole milk
- 2 tsp english mustard
- 150 g mature cheddar
- 1/2 bunch chives finely chopped
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, trim the broccoli, and steam both in a large pot for 6 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the pot for 2 minutes, then drain the vegetables well and spread them in the dish.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and mustard, cook for 5 minutes until thick, then stir in half the cheddar.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables, top with the remaining cheddar and chives, and bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and browned.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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