broccoli and cauliflower casserole
This recipe is absolutely outstanding! It's a lovely way to enjoy these healthy vegetables in a nice cheesy sauce!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CASSEROLE
- 3/4 pound cauliflower florets (12 oz)
- 3/4 pound broccoli florets (12 oz)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup diced yellow onions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, or as needed
How To Make broccoli and cauliflower casserole
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Step 1In a medium pot, place a steaming basket and fill up with water up to the bottom of the basket; bring to a boil.
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Step 2Add cauliflower florets first followed by broccoli florets and spread out evenly; steam for 4 minutes.
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Step 3Remove the florets and transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
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Step 4Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a 3-quart baking dish; set aside.
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Step 5In a medium skillet over medium heat, add butter and when melted, add onions; sauté for 3 minutes or until translucent. Salt, to taste.
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Step 6Add garlic and cook for only 1 minute. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 7Pour in milk and stir until the sauce thickens, making sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
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Step 8Add chicken broth and season with freshly ground black pepper. Mix until nicely blended.
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Step 9Working in batches, add cheese and stir well between each addition.
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Step 10Remove from the heat and pour 1/3 sauce over the vegetables; stir gently. Pour another 1/3 sauce and stir to coat.
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Step 11Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pour the remaining sauce over the veggies; set aside.
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Step 12In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; stir to mix.
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Step 13Evenly spoon the breadcrumb mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle on the smoked paprika.
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Step 14Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are browned.
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Step 15Remove from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Category:
Side Casseroles
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#broccoli
Keyword:
#cauliflower
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#broccoli and cauliflower
Keyword:
#cheesy broccoli
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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