Description
A bubbling, creamy, cheesy broccoli and cauliflower casserole packed with flavor and comfort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam broccoli and cauliflower for 5 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk while whisking. Cook until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Fold in vegetables and pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a GF version. Add crushed crackers or bacon bits for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: casserole, broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, comfort food