Cauliflower, leek and broccoli cheese

Cauliflower, leek and broccoli cheese
Prepare
less than 30 mins
Cook
30 mins to 1 hour
Serve
Serves 6

Cauliflower, leek and broccoli cheese is a satisfying savoury gratin to serve as a side dish or a main course – perhaps with some garlic bread for a real comfort food fest.

By Ferne McCann

From Celebrity Best Home Cook

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Ingredients

Method

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

  2. Cook the cauliflower and broccoli in boiling water for 5–6 minutes until just tender. Drain well and tip into a deep baking dish.

  3. Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan and fry the leeks for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Arrange them in the dish with the florets.

  4. Heat the milk, flour and butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce comes to the boil and thickens. Reduce the heat and whisk over a low heat for 1–2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in 150g/5½oz of the grated cheese and season to taste.

  5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.