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Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

A delicious Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole, combining fresh vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • 9×13-inch pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 4 cups broccoli, washed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 cups cauliflower, washed and cut into 1 inch pieces

Sauce

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour [link](https://amzn.to/3mHqvKC)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh
  • 2 teaspoon salt [link](https://amzn.to/3jUvOpt)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper [link](https://amzn.to/3LeXH7T)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Crumb Topping

  • 1½ cups plain bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder [link](https://amzn.to/3rFv8bT)
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350° and heat large pot of water.
  • After preparing broccoli and cauliflower, boil or steam in pot of water 4-5 minutes, until semi-tender. Drain and place in lightly greased 9×13 inch pan.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the onion and garlic until tender and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in the flour until thick, then gradually whisk in the milk. Keep whisking until mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
  • Pour creamy mixture over broccoli and cauliflower, then sprinkle on the cheddar and parmesan cheese.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, and melted butter. Spread over broccoli cauliflower casserole.
  • Bake at 350° 15-20 minutes until top is golden brown and broccoli and cauliflower are tender.

Notes

Use fresh broccoli and cauliflower for the best texture. Can be prepared up to 48 hours ahead of time, then baked before serving. Bake until bubbly in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 733mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 676IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked vegetables, Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole, Cheesy Casserole, comfort food, sidedish, Vegetable Casserole
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