Aubergine & Cheddar Bake

What is it?

Roasted aubergine sits in a rich Cheddar cheese sauce here, then gets baked until the top turns golden. It’s a vegetarian frozen meal for one, built around soft veg and a creamy sauce rather than pasta, rice, or pastry. Sainsbury’s keeps it fairly direct compared with some of its more layered ready meals. You get aubergine as the main ingredient, Cheddar for the sauce, and a baked format that’s closer to a small casserole than a tray of mixed vegetables. Serve it from frozen or follow the pack instructions for the best texture.