Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese

5 from 31 votes

Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese

Looking to create a side dish that's as simple as it is scrumptious? Look no further than our broccoli and cauliflower cheese recipe! This delightfully cheesy dish is the perfect addition to any meal, from casual weeknight dinners to your Traditional British Christmas feast.

We've made sure this recipe is easy to follow. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen tools, you'll have a delicious veggie-packed side dish in no time.

We make the cheese sauce from scratch! It's creamy, bold, and packed with flavour thanks to the cheeses we have used and the addition of mustard and nutmeg.

Don't worry if you can't find all the traditional ingredients - we've included some handy substitutes to ensure you can make this dish. And to make things even easier for you, we've added images to guide you every step of the way.

So, are you ready to impress your family? Let's dive into this easy-to-make, broccoli and cauliflower cheese recipe!

Prep Time10

Active Time35

Total Time45

Course: Christmas, Dinner, Roast Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine: British

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Yield: People

Calories: 268kcal

Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

1 whole Cauliflower cut into florets
1 whole Broccoli cut into florets

Cheese Sauce

50 grams Butter
50 grams Plain Flour
600 ml Milk
2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
pinch Nutmeg
100 gram Gouda
100 grams Mature Cheddar
Salt and Black Pepper

Topping

50 grams Gouda Grated
50 grams Mature Cheddar Grated
20 grams Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions

Prepare your cheese - we're using 150 grams each of gouda and mature cheddar in this recipe. You can chop into small pieces or grate it all up, but hold on, don't mix them all together. We're going to set aside 50 grams of each type of cheese. We'll grate and use this later to sprinkle on top before our dish goes in the oven for that extra cheesy crust.
Carefully chop 1 whole Cauliflower and 1 whole Broccoli into bite-sized florets.
Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 220°C/ 425°F/ Gas Mark 7
Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Once the water is boiling, add in the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Let them cook for about 5 minutes. You're looking for a tender yet firm texture. They will continue to cook in the oven.
Drain the boiled veggies and let them air dry.
Lets create the cheese sauce! Start by melting 50 grams Butter in a large pan over medium-low heat. Gradually stir in 50 grams Plain Flour, adding just a bit at a time to avoid lumps.
You've created a smooth paste, which is called a roux.
This is the base of our creamy, dreamy cheese sauce!
Instead of pouring the 600 ml Milk all at once, add it in small splashes. After each splash, give your roux a good whisk to get rid of any lumps. This gradual addition and constant whisking will ensure a smooth and creamy sauce.
You may not need all the milk just add until at the desired thickness.
Add Salt and Black Pepper with any other seasonings you are using. We have used 2 tsp Dijon Mustard and a pinch Nutmeg. Stir these into the sauce until they're thoroughly blended in.
Once done, bring your sauce to a boil. This will help thicken your sauce.
Lower the heat to a simmer and add your chosen cheese, we have used 100 gram Gouda (chopped) and 100 grams Mature Cheddar (grated) stirring until it melts.
Stirring until it melts, add extra milk if too thick.
Place the air-dried cooked cauliflower and broccoli florets into a large oven-proof baking dish.
Pour the cheese sauce over the top.
Sprinkle with the remaining 50 grams Gouda and 50 grams Mature Cheddar we saved earlier.
For extra crunch add 20 grams Panko Breadcrumbs.
You've already preheated it to 200°C/220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7.
Now, gently place your dish in the oven and set a timer for 25 minutes.
If you're unsure, just watch for that golden brown crust and those beautiful cheese bubbles on top.
Once your dish is out of the oven and has had a moment to cool, it's time to serve. This step is as simple as it gets - just scoop out a generous portion onto a plate with your chosen main dish!

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