Cauli & Broccolli Bake?

Twinny99

Hi all - could someone look at this and tell me if it sounds OK? I want to make cauli n brocc bake in a cheesy sauce

Cook cauli and broc and while thats cooking heat some skimmed milk and plain flour in a pan and stir with a whisk then add lots of low fat cheese and a bit of grated parmesan. Put cooked broc and caul into an oven dish and pour over cheese sauce...

Would I then cover with foil in the oven or leave 'open' with more grated cheese?

Does this sound OK?

zippychick

I wouldnn't cover it with foil- but it may help keep liquids? I would slightly under cook the brocolli etc also. I would also add some pasta and fried onion and garlic. And a bit of mustard into the cheese sauce to bring out the flavour of the cheeses. Sounds yum though.

grated cheese sounds good but will be very rich as you already have the cheese based sauce. You could top with breadcrumbs or crunched up crisps

Bronnie

Twinny99 wrote: »

Hi all - could someone look at this and tell me if it sounds OK? I want to make cauli n brocc bake in a cheesy sauce

Cook cauli and broc and while thats cooking heat some skimmed milk and plain flour in a pan and stir with a whisk then add lots of low fat cheese and a bit of grated parmesan. Put cooked broc and caul into an oven dish and pour over cheese sauce...

Would I then cover with foil in the oven or leave 'open' with more grated cheese?

Does this sound OK?

I love these veg with cheesy sauce. There does seem a lot of cheese there, even though it's low fat.

If I made it, I'd make a richer well-seasoned ( and the mustard powder) white sauce with semi or full fat milk and a knob of butter. I'd use a modest amount of a strongly-flavoured cheese. I'd leave it uncovered to bubble and brown a bit on the top.

You can offer extra parmesan at the table to taste.

I understand you might be making it with what you've got to hand though!!

Twinny99

Thanks! OK So I'll add less cheese and mix in a spoon of mustard. Also add onions and garlic (that sounds great :T) but will leave out the pasta as am trying to have a 'no carb' dinner....and no foil on top! Is skimmed milk no good then - I do have Semi as well but am trying to be good

LOVE the idea of the crunched up crisps on top though

So my basic method is OK pheww!

satnav10

I normally put the cauli in the pan and let it boil for a couple of minutes before i put in the broc as the latter is a softer veg, and therefore needs less time to cook. Definately use mustard in the white sauce, and i personally put a tiny bit of nutmeg in too, it all adds to the flavour! if you want to keep the kcals lower, it may be best to use a strong cheese, and use less of it, than the sometimes bland low fat cheese.

Bronnie

Twinny99 wrote: »

Thanks! OK So I'll add less cheese and mix in a spoon of mustard. Also add onions and garlic (that sounds great :T) but will leave out the pasta as am trying to have a 'no carb' dinner....and no foil on top! Is skimmed milk no good then - I do have Semi as well but am trying to be good

LOVE the idea of the crunched up crisps on top though

So my basic method is OK pheww!

Whoah! Easy on the mustard!!

BitterAndTwisted

Yes, easy on the mustard! I generally use just half a teaspoon. Also I steam the veggies until they are half-cooked rather than boil away all the goodness into the water.

Twinny99

Bronnie wrote: »

Whoah! Easy on the mustard!!

Whoops - thanks

zippychick

I use quite a lot of mustard but never taste it! Thought it was nutmeg but wasn't at home to check!

Do let us know how it goes. Sounds yum!