BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER BAKE

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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.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion chopped
2 large cloves of garlic minced
1/4 c flour
1 1/2 c milk
3/4 c low sodium chicken broth
2 1/4 c shredded white cheddar
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
CRUMB TOPPING
20 ritz crackers
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray large baking dish with nonstick baking spray. Add broccoli and cauliflower and bake 15 or until very lightly browned.
  • 2. In 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.
  • 3. In food processor crush crackers. Add oregano, onion powder and melted butter. Pulse a couple of times. Sprinkle over cheese sauce.
  • 4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown.

Ranariyan Ranariyan
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Kimberly Litts
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I love the combination of broccoli and cauliflower in this dish. The two vegetables complement each other perfectly.


Sam Lewis
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


snowman 123
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook broccoli and cauliflower, and this recipe is a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


SOMII KING
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables.


Abdulqahir Talha
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Coffee Drinks
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Hlumisa andyville
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I loved this dish. The cheese sauce and breadcrumb topping made it irresistible.


Pakistanis Kpk
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Buddika Buddika
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the cheesy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Fatima Bakkali
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This is a great recipe for a healthy side dish. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Paul Goudy
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I love the combination of broccoli and cauliflower in this dish. The two vegetables complement each other perfectly.


Faysa Khan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook broccoli and cauliflower, and this recipe is a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ryan Carroll
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This dish is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I love that I can just throw everything in a baking dish and let it cook.


Leyla Steynberg
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's one of my go-to dishes when I'm having guests over.


nabeel Hussain
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Shiwdarshn- Kumar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too. I love that I can get my kids to eat their vegetables this way.


mix berry
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The cauliflower mellowed out the broccoli's bitterness and the cheese sauce made everything creamy and comforting.


LEGEND Zia
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This broccoli and cauliflower bake was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.