Cauliflower and broccoli cheese bake
Tender cauliflower and broccoli in a thick cheddar sauce with a crisp golden top. Gluten free and vegetarian.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.55 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil the cauliflower in salted water for 5 minutes, add the broccoli and boil for 3 minutes more. Drain really well and tip into a baking dish.
8 min - 2
Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the gluten free flour and cook for 1 minute. Take off the heat.
- 3
Add the milk a little at a time, whisking well after each splash. Return to a medium heat and stir for 5 minutes until thick and smooth.
5 min - 4
Stir in three quarters of the cheese and the mustard powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the vegetables. Mix the rest of the cheese with the breadcrumbs and scatter on top.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.