How to make a Cheesy Vegetable Medley

Yummy Cheesy Vegetable Medley for vegetarians or just a nice add to a meat dish.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 700g/1 1/2 cauliflower florets
• 375g/13oz broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 225g/8oz streaky bacon
• 25g/1oz butter
• 25g/1oz plain flour
• Pinch of English Mustard powder
• 300ml/ 1/2 pint dry white wine
• 150ml/5fl oz double cream
• Salt and Black pepper
• 100g/4oz Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 75g/30oz fresh breadcrumbs.

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets and cook for 10 - 15 minutes, or until tender.

2. Drain and wipe out the pan.Set the vegetables aside.

3. Heat the oil in the pan and fry the bacon on paper towel, then snip into small pieces. Set aside.

4. Melt the butter in pan. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook for one minute.

5. Remove from the heat and gradually blend in the wine. Return to the heat and bring to boil, stirring, until thickened.

6. Stir in the cream. Season. Preheat grill to medium. Grate cheese. Remove pan from heat.

7. Stir parsley, cauliflower and broccoli in the sauce. Scatter breadcrumbs, bacon and cheese over the top. Cook under the grill fro 10 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add other favorite vegetables to make the medley your own.