broccoli and cauliflower bake
Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake combines roasted broccoli and cauliflower in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce sprinkled with a super easy crumb topping. This delectable casserole comes together quickly, easily and contains no canned soup.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 - small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 - small onion chopped
- 2 - large cloves of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar
- - pinch of nutmeg
- - salt and pepper to taste
- CRUMB TOPPING
- 20 - ritz crackers
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
How To Make broccoli and cauliflower bake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray large baking dish with nonstick baking spray. Add broccoli and cauliflower and bake 15 or until very lightly browned.
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Step 2In large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook for 90 seconds whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth alternating between the two. Turn heat to low and add cheddar whisking frequently until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Whisk in nutmeg and salt & pepper to taste. Pour over roasted broccoli and cauliflower.
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Step 3In food processor crush crackers. Add oregano, onion powder and melted butter. Pulse a couple of times. Sprinkle over cheese sauce.
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Step 4Bake for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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