CREAMY BROCCOLI STEM GRATIN

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This creamy casserole is clever and thrifty -- it's the perfect place to add all those broccoli stems that would otherwise be discarded. Invest in a Y-shaped peeler for cleaning up the stems -- it will make the prep go faster.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for buttering the baking dish
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 pounds Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6)
2 bunches broccoli stems, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 cups; see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated Gruyere (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the potatoes, broccoli stems, cream, thyme, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the potatoes have absorbed some of the cream and the mixture thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the Gruyere.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and shake to distribute the potatoes and broccoli evenly. Top with the remaining 1 cup Gruyere. Cover with foil and bake until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

dy _ody
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The gratin was cheesy and flavorful, and the stems were tender.


Noman Chowdhury
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli stems, but this recipe made me a believer. The gratin was delicious and the stems were cooked perfectly.


Po 8p
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This was my first time making a broccoli stem gratin and it turned out great! The stems were tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Kamilia Samman
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Osvaldo Rodriguez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli stems. The gratin was cheesy and flavorful, and the stems were cooked perfectly.


Carceina Ruffiin
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook broccoli stems, and this recipe is a great option. The gratin was delicious and the stems were very tender.


yeasmin tonny
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the stems were cooked perfectly.


Lee Myers
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the stems are tender.


Derrion Howard
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I love this recipe because it's a great way to use up leftover broccoli stems. The gratin is also very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Peggy sue Davis
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The gratin was cheesy and flavorful, and the stems were tender.


tonny baraka
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli stems, but this recipe made me a believer. The gratin was delicious and the stems were cooked perfectly.


Linda Sharpe
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This was my first time making a broccoli stem gratin and it turned out great! The stems were tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Sahjab Rajput
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


MDFaysal Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli stems. The gratin was delicious and the stems were very tender.


Laxmi seengh seengh
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I'm always looking for ways to use up broccoli stems, and this recipe is a great option. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the stems were cooked perfectly.


Rational de blaq Neymar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The broccoli stems were surprisingly flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfect.


Mehwish Shehzadi
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I was skeptical about using broccoli stems, but this recipe changed my mind. The gratin was delicious and the stems were just as tender as the florets.


Ayudady Hunter
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This creamy broccoli stem gratin was a hit with my family! The stems were perfectly tender and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.