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Cheesy broccoli & potato bake
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By Simona Degutyte

Cheesy broccoli & potato bake

5 steps
Prep:1hCook:30min
Updated at: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:29:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
71
High
Glycemic Load
40
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories565 kcal (28%)
Total Fat29 g (41%)
Carbs55.6 g (21%)
Sugars8.5 g (9%)
Protein23.6 g (47%)
Sodium429.3 mg (21%)
Fiber7.2 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Peel, slice & par-boil potatoes (10 mins or so until tender but not falling apart)
potatoespotatoes2.5kg
Step 2
Cut & blanch broccoli for 2-3 mins.
Broccoli floretsBroccoli florets1kg
Step 3
Make a thick Mornay (cheese & bechamel sauce) sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk/cream and cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
Mature cheddar cheeseMature cheddar cheese500g
MilkMilk1 L
butterbutter100g
FlourFlour100g
MustardMustard20g
Step 4
Layer par-boiled potatoes and broccoli. Smother in sauce and extra cheese.
Step 5
Top with extra cheese or breadcrumbs, if desired. Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes at 180 C, then uncover & bake for further 15 mins until bubbling and golden. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.