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Broccoli Cheese Bake

Broccoli Cheese Bake

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 459kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

Ingredients
 

Broccoli

  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
  • 950g (2.1lbs) - Broccoli, Cut Into Floret & Stems Trimmed
  • Seasoning To Taste

Bechamel Sauce

  • 100g (3.5oz) - Unsalted Butter, Cubed
  • 50g (1.7oz) - Plain (All-Purpose) Flour
  • 880ml (880g) - Full Fat Milk
  • 120g (4.2oz) - Matured Cheddar Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • 80g (2.8oz) - Gruyere Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • 1 tsp (0.5g) - Nutmeg, Freshly Grated
  • Seasoning To Taste

Instructions

Broccoli

  • Preheat oven to 200°c - 390°f.
    Preheat Oven
  • Place the prepared broccoli into a mixing bowl, add in the love oil & season to taste, mix well.
    Broccoli Cheese Bake
  • Place the seasoned broccoli into a large baking dish, spread it out evenly & roast in the oven for 18 minutes or until very lightly charred. Remove & lower the oven temperature to 180°c - 350°f.
    Broccoli Cheese Bake Roast Broccoli

Bechamel Sauce

  • Whilst the broccoli is roasting, add the unsalted butter to a large saucepan over medium-high heat, allow it to melt & start boiling. Add in the plain flour, mix well & cook for 1 minute until thick, stirring frequently.
    Bechamel Roux
  • Pour in half of the milk, mix to combine & cook for 1 minute until thick. Add in the remaining milk & cook for a further 1 minute until thick. Remove from stovetop.
    Bechamel Roux 3
  • Add in the matured cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese and season to taste, mix to combine until smooth.
    Bechamel Roux 4
  • Pour the bechamel over the lightly charred broccoli, spread it out evenly. Grate over more matured cheddar cheese to cover the surface of the bechamel & bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until golden on the surface. Remove & let cool for 10 minutes. Portion, serve & dig in.
    Broccoli Cheese Bake

Nutrition Guide

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cheese Bake
Amount per Serving
Calories
459
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
19
g
119
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
286
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
738
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
1967
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
 
141
mg
171
%
Calcium
 
525
mg
53
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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