POTATO AND BROCCOLI GRATIN RECIPES

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, place broccoli, potatoes, and water. On high heat, cover and heat until boiling. Then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, 17 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes and broccoli are very tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler and set oven rack 6 inches from source of heat.
• Drain vegetables in colander set over large bowl, reserving 1/4 cup vegetable cooking liquid.
• Return vegetables to saucepan & mash with a potato masher, adding some reserved cooking liquid if mixture seems dry.
• Stir in nutmeg, 1/4 cup Parmesan,salt and pepper.
• Spread vegetable mixture in a shallow, broiler-safe 1- to 1 1/2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
• Place dish in oven and broil 2 to 3 minutes or until Parmesan is browned.
• Serving size = 1/2 cup.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven. Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. Keep the water for cooking the broccoli later.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the leek for 4-5 minutes, or until soft.
• Cook the broccoli in lightly salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
• To make the cheese sauce, melt the margarine/butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook over a medium heat for 1 minute. Turn down the heat and add only as much milk as the mixture can absorb to make a slightly smoother paste. Work the paste into a smooth and glossy consistency before adding a little more milk. Repeat until the paste has a creamy consistency. Gradually stir in the remaining milk and turn up the heat. Bring to the boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the cheddar cheese and English mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mix the potatoes, broccoli and leek with the cheese sauce and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.