Golden Gourmet Broccoli & Potato Gratin

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Author Serves
15 Minutes 1 Hour 10 Minutes 1 Hour 25 Minutes Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables Ltd. 6 Serve as a Side Dish

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Creamy, cheesy, and made with love – this comforting Golden Gourmet Broccoli & Potato Gratin is a delicious way to bring more veg to the table. We’ve paired our buttery Golden Gourmet potatoes with fresh seasonal broccoli, all baked to golden perfection in a rich, savoury sauce.

It’s the kind of dish that makes a simple dinner feel special – perfect as a hearty main or a standout side. Whether you’re feeding the whānau or prepping meals for the week, this one’s sure to become a go-to favourite.

Did you know? Potatoes are more than just comfort food – they’re a natural source of fibre, vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins. Our Golden Gourmet variety is especially creamy, making it perfect for dishes like this while still giving you that slow-burning energy your body loves.

Golden Gourmet Broccoli & Potato Gratin

Ingredients:

  • 750 g Oakley’s Classic Golden Gourmet potatoes, thinly sliced 
  • 200 g broccoli florets (fresh or thawed frozen) 
  • 55 g unsalted butter 
  • 50 g plain flour 
  • 500 ml milk 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional) 
  • 60 g grated mozzarella 
  • 25 g + 40 g grated Parmesan (total 65 g) 
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Veggies 
    • Parboil sliced potatoes in salted water for ~10 mins until just tender. Drain. 
    • Boil fresh broccoli for ~8 mins until soft enough to pierce; or thaw frozen broccoli and chop. 
  2. Make the Béchamel Sauce 
    • Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour to form a roux. 
    • Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and nutmeg. Stir for ~7 mins until thickened . 
    • Remove from heat, then stir through half the mozzarella and 25 g Parmesan until melted. 
  3. Layer the Gratin 
    • Preheat oven to 200 °C (fan bake). 
    • Grease a baking dish. Spread a few spoonfuls of béchamel, then layer potatoes and broccoli. 
    • Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and black pepper. Stir and repeat layers, finishing with sauce and cheese. 
    • Drizzle olive oil over the top 
  4. Bake 
    • Cover dish with foil. Bake for 45 mins until veggies are tender (check with a skewer). 
    • Remove foil and bake for a further 8 mins to brown the top 
  5. Rest & Serve 
    • Let stand for ~5 mins to set, then serve warm.

We Recommend:

Classic Golden Gourmet 2.5kg