Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Prep time: 900 s
Cook time: 1500 s
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Broccoli; Cauliflower; Butter; Flour; NAN Toddler Milk Drink; Breadcrumbs; Cheese; Milk

1-2 years

Recipe

Prep: 15 mins

Cooking: 25 mins

Portion(s): 4

Lunch

Got a veggie-loving little one? This Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake might just become their new favourite! Packed with tender broccoli and cauliflower florets, this creamy, cheesy dish is a comforting alternative to standard veggie sides. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have a warm, golden-baked meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a family dinner or a tasty toddler-approved snack.

Allergens

Milk

Ingredients

3 cups (250g) broccoli florets

½ small cauliflower (500g), cut into florets

30g butter, chopped

1 ½ tbsp wholemeal plain flour

1 serve (230mL) prepared NAN Toddler Milk Drink or full cream cow's milk

1 ¼ cup (150g) grated tasty cheese

¼ cup (25g) breadcrumbs

Step by step

Broccoli And Cheese Bake Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan forced. Grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a large saucepan, bring water to the boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain well.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter, add flour; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Gradually add prepared NAN Toddler Milk Drink or full cream cow's milk; stir until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir through 1 cup grated cheese.
4. Place cauliflower and broccoli in prepared baking dish. Pour over the cheese sauce. In a small bowl, combine the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over the top.
5. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.