Creamy Spinach and Cauliflower Bake

A comforting and healthy bake featuring cauliflower and spinach in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.88/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1headCauliflower(Cut into florets)

£1.50

10ozSpinach(Fresh or frozen (thawed and squeezed dry))

£1.75

1mediumOnion(Chopped)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.20

2tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.05

2cupsMilk(Whole milk for best richness, but any milk will work)

£0.60

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(Ground)

£0.10

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(Grated, plus extra for topping)

£1.25

0.3cupGruyere Cheese(Grated, can substitute with cheddar or mozzarella)

£1.50

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£7.53

£1.88 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender-crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well and set aside.
3.
While the cauliflower is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
6.
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).
7.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8.
Gently fold in the cooked cauliflower and spinach into the cheese sauce.
9.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
10.
Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
11.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
12.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

24g

34% of RDA

Protein

20g

40% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

580 mg

25% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

You can use pre-shredded cheese to save time.

To get a deeper golden crust, broil the top for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large skillet or pot

Baking dish (9x13 inch)

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Creamy Spinach and Cauliflower Bake

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