Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake

Broccoli and cauliflower in a rich cheese sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, baked in the air fryer.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 28 min
Total: 43 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 40g butter
  • 40g plain flour
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 1 tsp English mustard
  • 150g vegetarian mature Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp dried breadcrumbs

Method

  1. Boil the cauliflower in salted water for 4 minutes, add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes more, then drain well.

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, and simmer for 4 minutes until thick and smooth.

  4. Stir in the mustard, three quarters of the cheese, the salt and pepper.

  5. Put the vegetables in a 20cm heatproof air fryer dish, pour over the sauce and mix gently.

  6. Mix the remaining cheese with the breadcrumbs and scatter over the top.

  7. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C and cook the dish for 15 to 18 minutes, until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.