Broccoli Cheese
This easy broccoli cheese recipe combines tender broccoli with a creamy homemade cheddar sauce, baked until golden. A delicious make-ahead side dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g of Broccoli florets
- 500 ml of Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons of Plain flour all purpose
- 50 g of Butter
- 1 teaspoon of English mustard
- 100 g of Light mature cheddar
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C fan/375°F/Gas 5.
- Cook the broccoli. Put 500 g of Broccoli florets into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes, until just tender but still holding their shape.Drain thoroughly, allow any excess moisture to steam away, then transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
- Make the cheese sauce. Put 500 ml of Whole milk, 4 tablespoons of Plain flour and 50 g of Butter into a saucepan and whisk together until the flour is well combined.Heat gently, whisking continuously as the butter melts and the sauce thickens. This should take around 3-4 minutes, although it may need a little longer.
- Make it cheesy: Once the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat. Add 100 g of Light mature cheddar (grated) and 1 teaspoon of English mustard, stirring until the cheese has melted.
- Assemble and bake. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and gently mix until all the florets are coated.
- Bake: Put into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the top is lightly golden. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain the broccoli thoroughly to prevent a watery bake.
- Use mature cheddar for plenty of flavour and a smooth cheese sauce.
- Add a topping of grated vegetarian hard cheese and panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Replace half the broccoli with cauliflower if preferred.
- Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake, allowing a little additional oven time.
- Refrigerate cooked leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 48 hours, or freeze for up to 2 months for best quality.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fibre: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
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