"???????????????? This EASY casserole recipe transforms humble broccoli and cauliflower into a show-stopping side dish! A cream cheese and Parmesan cheese sauce coats every nook and cranny of the florets while buttery garlic bread crumbs on top create a lightly crunchy texture and lovely contrast! A great holiday side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or make it for weeknight dinners to incorporate more veggies into your life! ..."
INGREDIENTS
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16 ounces frozen broccoli florets (thawed and drained)
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16 ounces frozen cauliflower florets (thawed and drained)
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½ cup garlic herb bread crumbs ((other bread crumbs such as plain, Italian seasoned, or panko may be substituted))
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4 tablespoons unsalted melted butter (divided)
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2 tablespoons all -purpose flour
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1 cup milk ((whole or 2% recommended))
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½ cup parmesan cheese (finely grated; divided)
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4 ounces cream cheese (softened (use full fat cream cheese sold in a block; no lite or fat-free or whipped products))
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)