GLUTEN-FREE BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Method

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C fan / 220°C.  

STEP 2

To prepare the veg on the hob: Place the cauliflower in a large saucepan, fill just under halfway with boiling water, then bring to the boil over a medium heat. Once boiling, cook for 5 minutes, then add the broccoli and cook for a further 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. To prepare the veg in the microwave (slightly quicker): Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a medium heatproof bowl, add 5 tbsp of water and cover with a dinner plate. Microwave on full power (900W) for 5 minutes, then allow to steam with the plate on top for 2–3 minutes more. Drain and set aside. 

STEP 3

While the veg is cooking, make the sauce. Add the butter, flour and milk to a large saucepan and mix in thoroughly so flour is no longer visible and lumpy. Place over a medium heat until the butter has melted, then turn the heat down to low. Stir constantly until it has transformed into a lovely, thick sauce, 3–5 minutes. Stir in the grated cheese and mustard, if using, then season with salt and pepper. 

 

STEP 4

Grab a medium roasting dish (mine is a 18 x 28cm rectangular dish) and add the broccoli and cauliflower. Pour over the sauce and scatter the breadcrumbs on top, right up to the edges. 

STEP 5

Place the dish on a baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and any exposed cheese sauce is nicely browned 

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