Our seasonal recipe

Broccoli cheese

Preparation time

Less than 30 mins

Ingredients

  • broccoli
  • butter
  • plain flour
  • milk
  • cheddar
  • wholegrain mustard
  • black pepper

Recipe tips

To use fresh broccoli, you’ll need 1 small or ½ a large head of broccoli, cut into florets. Cook in boiling water for 5–6 minutes, or until just tender. Drain well.

Serves 2

Cooking time

10 – 30 mins

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

Step 2

Cook the broccoli in boiling water for about 3 minutes or until just cooked through, then drain well and place in a small ovenproof dish.

Step 3

Melt the butter over a medium heat, add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking well, until you have a smooth sauce. Continue to cook over a medium–low heat, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from the heat, add the grated cheese and mustard, a pinch of salt and some black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling with golden patches on top.