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Broccoli & cauliflower macaroni cheese

Broccoli & cauliflower macaroni cheese

If you've spent too many pennies over Christmas, feed the family with this macaroni cheese that costs just 78p per portion!

Serves: 4
Cost: 78p per portion

What you need:

  • 300g macaroni
  • 30g flour
  • 30g low fat margarine
  • 600ml Alpro soya milk alternative
  • 150g reduced fat cheddar
  • 30g Parmesan
  • 70g broccoli florets
  • 70g cauliflower florets
  • 40g wholemeal breadcrumbs
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

What you do:

  1. Preheat oven to 160ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4 heat.
  2. In a medium saucepan add the margarine and melt, remove from the heat and stir in the flour. Return to the heat and gradually add the soya milk until it is all incorporated.
  3. Grate the cheddar cheese and add to the sauce. Heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce has a nice thick smooth consistency. Season to taste.
  4. Meanwhile in a large pan of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni according to the instructions (usually 10-12mins).
  5. When the macaroni is cooked, stir into to the sauce along with the cauliflower and broccoli florets. Add mixture to a medium size-baking dish.
  6. Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan and the cayenne pepper and sprinkle on top of the dish. Cook for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.


Traditional macaroni cheese made with traditional cheese sauce (per portion)
761 calories
32.5g fat
19.5g saturated fat

Broccoli & cauliflower macaroni cheese (per portion)
503 calories
10.5g fat
5.3g saturated fat

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