Cheesy Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz. jar diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. Dijon
  • 8 oz. block sharp Cheddar, shredded
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 2 tbsp. salted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. In a large Dutch oven, bring cauliflower, broccoli, and water to cover to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.

  3. In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in pimientos, salt and mustard. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in broccoli and cauliflower, and pour into prepared pan.

  4. In a small bowl, stir together panko and melted butter. Sprinkle onto casserole.

  5. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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