Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese
The best broccoli and cauliflower cheese that’s sure to impress.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Head of broccoli
- 1 Small cauliflower
- 150 g Grated cheddar
- 50 g Grated parmesan
- 80 g Baguette cut into cubes
- A sprinkle of fresh thyme optional
For the cheese sauce:
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g Plain flour
- 500 ml Whole milk
- 1 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 200 g Grated cheddar
- 50 g Grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Cut the broccoli into small florets, remove the leaves of the cauliflower, and break it into the same sized florets as the broccoli.
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain, then leave to steam dry.
- Tip the broccoli and cauliflower into an oven proof dish, then make the cheese sauce.
- Add the butter, flour, and milk straight into a saucepan. Cook over a medium to high heat, whisking continuously until the butter has melted and it starts to thicken.
- Add the grated cheddar, parmesan and nutmeg and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Turn the heat off and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the cheese sauce all over the broccoli and cauliflower, then scatter over the cheddar and parmesan.
- Add the cubes of bread on top, then sprinkle with some chopped thyme (optional).
- Bake it for 30-40 minutes, until it is bubbling and golden on top. Leave to stand for at least a few minutes before serving.