Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Bake
This comforting and flavorful bake features a rich cheese sauce mixed with leeks, broccoli, and cauliflower, all topped with a golden layer of brioche and Lincolnshire poacher cheese. Served alongside a fresh baby gem lettuce salad with a zesty dressing, this dish is a delightful combination of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 50g/1¾oz unsalted butter
- 50g/1¾oz plain flour
- 450ml/16fl oz whole milk
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 200g/7oz cheddar
- 50g/1¾oz unsalted butter
- 2 leeks
- ½ loaf brioche
- 200g/7oz broccoli
- 200g/7oz cauliflower
- 150g/5½oz Lincolnshire poacher cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 heads baby gem lettuce, leaves separated
- 150g/5½oz Tenderstem broccoli
- 150g/5½oz Romanesco broccoli
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
- For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking all the time until the milk is completely incorporated and the sauce is thickened.
- Once you have a smooth sauce add the mustard, Worcestershire sauce and grated cheese.
- For the bake, melt 25g/1oz of the butter in a medium frying pan, then add the chopped leeks. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened then add to the cheese sauce.
- Melt the rest of the butter in a clean frying pan and gently fry the brioche cubes.
- In a large pan of boiling water cook the broccoli and cauliflower for 2-3 minutes and drain.
- Take an ovenproof dish and lay the broccoli, cauliflower, sauce and brioche, finish with a layer of the Linconshire poacher cheese and brioche. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- For the dressing, pour the oil and vinegar in a small glass bowl and whisk in the mustard and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, place the baby gem leaves in a bowl, pour the dressing over and mix to combine.
- Spoon the bake onto a serving plate and serve the broccoli alongside and the salad in a small bowl.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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