Braised Lettuce au Gratin Recipe

Name: Braised Lettuce au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons onions minced; 1 each bay leaves; 2 tablespoons swiss cheese grated; 1 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 each romaine lettuce whole heads; 1/2 cup vegetable stock or other stock; 1/2 cup swiss cheese grated

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons onions minced
1 each bay leaves
2 tablespoons swiss cheese grated
1 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 each romaine lettuce whole heads
1/2 cup vegetable stock or other stock
1/2 cup swiss cheese grated

1
Make the Mornay Sauce
2
Bring milk, onion and bayleaf to a full boil.
3
Let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Strain.
5
Over low heat, melt butter in sauce pan, add flour, cook until light brown.
6
Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil.
7
Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
8
Cook over low heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
9
If not completely smooth, strain.
10
Sprinkle in cheese.
11
Stir until melted and smooth.
12
Make the Gratin
13
Slice the whole heads of romaine lengthwise and wash well, keeping them intact.
14
This is best done in a sink of cold water.
15
Drain thoroughly.
16
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
17
Heat a skillet with high sides (a saucier pan) over medium-high heat with the 1/2 cup of stock and braise the whole lettuces for about 5 minutes.
18
Drain and arrange the lettuce in an oven proof dish.
19
Pour over top the prepared Mornay sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.
20
Add a few bit of butter if desired.
21
Bake until the top is browned, about 10 minutes or more.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons onions minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Lettuce au Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lettuce au Gratin

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