Broccoli Cheese Bake

Name: Broccoli Cheese Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 large broccoli head; 25 g butter; 1 cup full-fat milk; ½ cup grated cheddar cheese; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon plain flour; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
222 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
International

Broccoli Cheese Bake

Willa Mcdonald

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Broccoli Cheese Bake with bechamel sauce, a comforting vegetarian side dish that goes well with any roast or meat substitute. It's creamy, cheesy, and rich, and makes a great alternative to the good old cauliflower cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large broccoli head
25 g butter
1 cup full-fat milk
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plain flour
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Break the broccoli head into florets.
Add the florets to a pan of salted water and boil for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender, but it still holds its shape well.
Drain the water well, and transfer the broccoli to an ovenproof dish.
To make the sauce, melt the butter in a frying pan, add the flour, and whisk well to get a smooth paste.
Pour in the milk, and continue to mix until the sauce thickens.
Add the grated cheeses, dijon mustard and black pepper, and mix well.
Pour the sauce over the broccoli and bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling hot.

Notes

The recipe can be tweaked to your own liking, and you can add bacon, ham, sausages, any leftover meat or meat alternatives to it to make it into a hearty casserole rather than a side dish.
Make sure any meat added is already cooked, as it won't have time to cook in the oven and it can lead to food poisoning, or just some rather grease bake.
You can also go for a combo broccoli and cauliflower, for a fantastic broccoli cauliflower cheese bake, the cooking process is exactly the same, you just add some cauliflower florets in the mix. Quick, easy peasy, and so delicious!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Potassium 585mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1393IU (28%) Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Calcium 318mg (32%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	222kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	39mg	13%
Sodium	312mg	13%
Potassium	585mg	12%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1393IU	28%
Vitamin C	136mg	151%
Calcium	318mg	32%
Iron	1mg	6%