Broccoli Gratin

By Ksteve10

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli florets
• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1-in chunks
• 2 c water
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 3/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.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.

2. Meanwhile, preheat broiler and set oven rack 6 in. from source of heat.

3. Drain vegetables in colander set over large bowl, reserving 1/4c vegetable cooking liquid. Return vegetables to saucepan. With potato masher or slotted spoon, coarsely mash vegetables, adding some reserved cooking liquid if mixture seems dry. Stir in nutmeg, 1/4c Parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.

4. In shallow, broiler-safe 1- to 11/2-qt baking dish (8x8 dish), spread vegetable mixture; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Place dish in oven and broil 2 to 3 min. or until Parmesan is browned.