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Cheesy Autumn Vegetable Bake

Recipe from Amy Sheppard, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 22 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A comforting autumn bake that layers roasted butternut squash, broccoli, leeks, and cabbage in a rich, mustard‑infused cheddar cheese sauce. The dish is hearty and velvety, making it a perfect cozy Sunday dinner for vegetarians and veggie lovers alike.

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Cheesy Autumn Vegetable Bake by Amy Sheppard, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F fan (convection).

  2. Place the butternut squash, broccoli florets and leeks on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and toss to coat evenly.

  3. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 10 minutes.

  4. Add the cabbage pieces, coat with a little more oil and roast for an additional 5 minutes.

  5. While the vegetables roast, melt the butter in a large non‑stick pan over medium heat, stir in the flour and cook until the mixture bubbles and turns pale.

  6. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously and bringing to a boil each time until the sauce thickens and is lump‑free.

  7. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then stir in the grated cheddar cheese and dijon mustard until fully melted and smooth.

  8. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over them and stir gently to coat all pieces.

  9. Top with extra grated cheese and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.

  10. Serve hot as part of a vegetable roast or alongside a jacket potato.

Tips while you cook

Even coating for vegetables
Toss the squash, broccoli, and leeks with oil before roasting.
Stagger cabbage roasting
Add the cabbage pieces after the first 10 minutes of roasting for optimal texture.
Prevent sauce lumps
Whisk the milk continuously while adding it to the butter‑flour roux.
Final cheese topping
Sprinkle extra grated cheddar before the last bake.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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