Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

Holiday Side Dishes From Woman's World Magazine 11/23/04. No one will believe this yummy dish, topped with a creamy Gouda sauce, starts with a packet of sauce mix.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 5  cups broccoli florets
• 5  cups cauliflower florets
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 1  garlic clove
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 (1 1/3ounce) package cheddar cheese, sauce mix
• 12  ounces smoked gouda cheese, grated, 3 cups

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. In pot of salted, boiling water cook broccoli and cauliflower until tender, 5-6 minutes; drain. Transfer to ungreased 2-quart baking dish.
2. Meanwhile, in pot over low heat melt butter. Add leek and garlic; cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Add wine; cook 1 minute.
3. Increase heat to medium; stir in milk and sauce mix. Bring to boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in 2 cups cheese. Pour sauce over vegetables; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.