- Potato stayed hard.
- Acidic cream slows cooking. Slice very thin or parboil.
- Too watery.
- Zucchini releases water. Salt and drain zucchini slices first.
Cheesy Vegetable Gratin
Gratin is a celebration of vegetables: steamed and baked in creamy sauce. The goal is tender, not mushy veggies with a crisp cheese top.
Ingredients
1
lb
Potatoes
1/2
lb
Zucchini
2
whole
Carrots
1/2
lb
Broccoli florets
1.5
cups
Grated Cheese (Edam/Gouda)
1
cup
Heavy Cream
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Salt
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
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Equipment Needed
- Mandoline or knife
- Baking dish
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Slice potatoes and carrots paper thin. Cut broccoli small.
Tip: Mandoline ensures even cooking.
2
✓
Blanch carrots and broccoli 3 mins.
Tip: Pre-cooking harder veggies balances texture.
3
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Mix cream, crushed garlic, oil, salt, pepper.
Tip: Garlic infuses the fat.
4
✓
Toss veggies with sauce and half cheese. Pour into dish.
Tip: Rustic arrangement works fine.
5
✓
Top with cheese. Bake covered at 350°F (180°C) 30 mins, then uncovered 15 mins.
Tip: Covering steams veggies; uncovering browns cheese.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Potatoes
- 1/2 lb Zucchini
- 2 whole Carrots
- 1/2 lb Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Grated Cheese (Edam/Gouda)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil