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Photography by Jose PicayoFirst, the essentials: Gruyère is a firm Swiss cheese originating from Gruyères, the French-speaking region of Switzerland (though a French variant, labeled "French Gruyère," also exists). Renowned as Switzerland's favorite cheese and widely popular across Europe, Gruyère boasts a unique yet mild flavor, perfect for baking. It shines in dishes like quiche, fondue, French onion soup, and chicken or veal cordon bleu.
In this recipe, steamed broccoli florets are combined with a creamy Gruyère sauce and baked for 35 minutes. The most challenging aspect? Waiting 10 minutes for the golden, bubbling gratin to cool after it emerges from the oven. Once acquainted, experiment with your new cheesy companion in our Sweet potato and Gruyère turnovers and Spinach-and-Gruyère bread pudding.
Ingredients
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2 large bunches of broccoli, coarsely chopped (approximately 12 cups)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (8 ounces)
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Fill a large saucepan with 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside (or use a large pot with ½ inch of water) and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add the broccoli to the steamer basket, cover, and steam until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes (avoid browning).
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Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of Gruyere cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Combine this sauce with the steamed broccoli.
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Transfer the broccoli mixture to a 3-quart shallow baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Allow the gratin to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 264 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 264 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 326mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
