Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheese
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A comforting and budget-friendly British classic featuring cauliflower florets smothered in a rich, creamy broccoli-infused béchamel sauce. It is topped with grated cheddar cheese and crispy herb-almond breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and bubbling.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Make a basic white sauce with butter, garlic, bay leaf, flour, and milk. → Simmer frozen broccoli in the sauce for 20 minutes, then blend until smooth. → Pour the broccoli sauce over frozen cauliflower in a baking dish and top with grated cheddar. → Blitz bread with herbs, olive oil, and almonds, then scatter the crumbs over the top. → Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour until golden and bubbling.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Make a basic white sauce with butter, garlic, bay leaf, flour, and milk. → Simmer frozen broccoli in the sauce for 20 minutes, then blend until smooth. → Pour the broccoli sauce over frozen cauliflower in a baking dish and top with grated cheddar. → Blitz bread with herbs, olive oil, and almonds, then scatter the crumbs over the top. → Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour until golden and bubbling.
Introduction
A comforting and budget-friendly British classic featuring cauliflower florets smothered in a rich, creamy broccoli-infused béchamel sauce. It is topped with grated cheddar cheese and crispy herb-almond breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and bubbling.
Step 1
Melt two knobs of butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the bay leaf and finely sliced garlic.
Step 2
Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux, then gradually pour in about 500 ml of milk while stirring or whisking to avoid lumps.
Step 3
Add 500g of frozen broccoli to the sauce, cover with a lid, and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes until the broccoli is cooked through.
Step 4
Transfer the cooked broccoli and sauce mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Place 1 kg of frozen cauliflower florets into a large baking dish, then pour the blended broccoli sauce evenly all over the top.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Frozen cauliflower and broccoli can be used straight from frozen without defrosting first.
Blending broccoli into the white sauce adds natural creaminess, vibrant color, and extra nutrition.
Fresh cauliflower and fresh broccoli can also be used as a direct 1:1 substitute.
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