Side dishe for 8
Cheddar Vegetable Gratin
Broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots bake under cheddar sauce and buttery breadcrumbs until bubbling and golden.
$4.79for 4 servings
$1.20 per serving$4.79 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: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 0.5 | $1.92Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 20 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray or olive oil (optional)
- 4 cups medium broccoli florets
- 4 cups medium cauliflower florets
- 3 carrots
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- lots of freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp salted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Boil water in a large pot, add the broccoli, cauliflower, and sliced carrots, and cook for 4 minutes before draining.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk.
- Cook the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened, then stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Spread the vegetables in the baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over them, and stir gently to coat.
- Mix the panko with 1 tablespoon melted butter, sprinkle it over the dish, and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 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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