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Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
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Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

1 min read
Last updated September 2026
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Prep and cooking time: 45 mins

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Lower-carbohydrate

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 1 small broccoli, diced
  • 1 small cauliflower, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 25g butter
  • 1-2 tbsp whole milk or cream
  • 2 handfuls Cheddar cheese
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Method

Step 1

Steam the diced broccoli and cauliflower, until softened.

Step 2

Add the broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, butter, and milk to a large mixing bowl, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Using a handheld blender, blend the mixture until softened and creamy. If too thick, add another tbsp of milk.

Step 4

Layer the blended broccoli/cauliflower mash on top of a cottage pie, shepherd’s pie, chicken pie, or fish pie mixture. Sprinkle generously with Cheddar and bake in the oven for 30mins, or until golden.

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