Broccoli and Potato Bake
'Recipe by CJ'
Ingredients:
Broccoli
New Potatoes
Feta – crumbled
2 tablespoons Olive oil/butter
2 tablespoons Plain flour
300ml Milk
Paprika
Mustard
Canned tuna (optional)
Salt and pepper
Method:
Half the new potatoes and bring to the boil, then simmer until softened
Add the broccoli florets to the potato pan and blanche until slightly softened
Drain broccoli and potatoes and spread in baking dish
Make a béchamel sauce
Heat oil in a pan
Add flour and mix until they form a paste. Keep on very low heat for a minute
Take off heat and whisk in the milk until mixture thickens
Continuously whisking, add mustard to taste and a sprinkle of paprika (and drained canned tuna if using)
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Pour béchamel sauce over broccoli and potatoes in baking dish and bake in the oven for 10 minutes, take out and sprinkle feta evenly over dish, return to oven until feta has melted
This looks a delicious recipe. It's got all my favourite ingredients in too, so it's definitely one for me to try out this weekend.
I haven't tried this particular version myself, but I love pasta bake.
It's one of those comforting foods that never goes out of fashion or style. Yes, please let us know how you get on. It's always lovely to have the feedback.