Go Back
–+ servings

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Amanda
Cooked broccoli and cauliflower in a cheesy white sauce, sprinkled with cheese and grilled or baked
4.82 from 22 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
 
 

  • 350 g broccoli florets
  • 350 g cauliflower florets
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 g flour
  • 500 ml milk
  • 130 g cheddar grated
  • 3 tablespoon chives fresh and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg grated

Instructions
 

  • Break the broccoli and cauliflower into florets and boil or steam for about 5-10 minutes. Leave to drain then arrange the florets in a casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan until foaming then tip in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add half of the milk, stirring to combine.
  • Return the pan to the heat and stir in the remaining milk. Stir constantly and bring to the boil.
  • Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook stirring for a further couple of minutes.
  • Stir in most of the cheese then turn off the heat and stir until the cheese has completely melted.
  • Stir in two thirds of the chives black pepper and nutmeg and check the seasoning.
  • Pour the sauce over the florets and top with the remaining cheese and chives.
  • Bake in the oven at 200C/180 FAN/400F/Gas6 for about 10 minutes or under a hot grill if you like the cheese crispy.

Notes

Disclaimer:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Top tips:
  • when you are boiling the vegetables be sure to let them drain properly or else water will leech into the sauce
  • if you are worried about any lumps developing in the sauce, remove from the heat immediately and beat the sauce vigorously with a wooden spoon or even a balloon whisk
  • don't be tempted to add salt to the sauce before the cheese as cheddar is naturally quite salty

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 989IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 293mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bechamel, broccoli cheese, cauliflower cheese, white sauce
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!