Broccoli and potato gratin

A comforting gratin of broccoli and potatoes, covered in a light white sauce and baked until golden. Mild and melting, it is a balanced family dinner that helps children enjoy green vegetables.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 35 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 274 kcal · 12 g protein · 40 g carbohydrate · 6 g fat

Ingredients

• 400 g broccoli
• 4 potatoes
• 400 ml milk
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 80 g grated cheese
• nutmeg, salt, pepper

Method

1. Steam the potatoes and broccoli.
2. Make a light white sauce (milk and cornflour, no butter).
3. Arrange the vegetables and sauce in a dish.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C.

Nutritional benefits

Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, and potato in potassium and complex carbohydrate. The butter-free white sauce (thickened with cornflour) keeps the gratin light and gluten-free while still creamy. A comforting, balanced family dish.

Variations and substitutions

• With cauliflower or courgettes.
• Dairy-free: plant-based milk and nutritional yeast.
• Higher in protein: diced ham or hard-boiled eggs.
• With Comté or Cheddar.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 3 days and reheats in the oven. Can be prepared ahead.

💡 Good to know

A white sauce thickened with cornflour (instead of flour) is lighter, gluten-free, and binds just as well.

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Foods in this recipe: broccoli · potatoes · milk · cornflour · cheese.

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