Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake

A crowd-pleasing vegetable bake with a rich cheese sauce, leeks, and a crunchy brioche crumb topping served with salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 928.1 kcals 3712.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.3 grams 185.2 grams
Fat 68 grams 272.1 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
English Mustard
For the cheese sauce
1
tsp
Worcestershire Sauce
For the cheese sauce; ensure vegetarian version if needed
1
tbsp
Sherry Vinegar
For the dressing
1
tsp
Dijon Mustard
For the dressing
Dairy
50
g
Unsalted Butter
For the cheese sauce
450
ml
Whole Milk
For the cheese sauce
200
g
Cheddar
Grated, for the sauce
50
g
Unsalted Butter
For the bake
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juiced only
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
For the cheese sauce
0.5
loaf
Brioche
Cut into 2cm cubes
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the dressing
Vegetables
2
piece
Leeks
Sliced
200
g
Broccoli
Cut into florets
200
g
Cauliflower
Cut into florets
2
heads
Baby Gem Lettuce
Leaves separated
150
g
Tenderstem Broccoli
Boiled until just tender
150
g
Romanesco Broccoli
Florets, boiled until just tender

Steps

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
  • Melt 50g butter in a pan, add flour, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk gradually until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  • Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and grated cheddar cheese.
  • Soften sliced leeks in 25g melted butter for 2-3 minutes and add to the sauce.
  • Fry brioche cubes in the remaining 25g butter until golden.
  • Boil broccoli and cauliflower florets for 2-3 minutes then drain.
  • Combine vegetables, sauce, and brioche in a dish, topping with poaching cheese and brioche.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Whisk oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice together for the dressing.
  • Toss lettuce leaves with the dressing.
  • Serve the bake with tenderstem and romanesco broccoli and the side salad.