Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole. This classic comfort food receives an exquisite makeover, elevating it from ordinary to extraordinary. Featuring tender-crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, this casserole is a feast for the senses. Enhanced with sharp cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and a hint of garlic, each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply seeking a cozy family meal, this exceptional casserole promises to impress. Allow us to guide you through three variations of this culinary masterpiece, each offering a unique twist on the classic. From a gluten-free rendition to a vegan delight, there's a recipe tailored to every dietary preference. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Great broccoli cauliflower recipe that everyone will love! The croutons on top give it that crunchy flavor everyone will love.
Provided by MUSTANGSTEPH21
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Put broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans and pour enough water into the saucepans to cover the vegetables completely; bring each to a boil and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain each and mix in a 11x7-inch baking dish.
- Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy. Mix mayonnaise, onion, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the eggs; pour over the vegetables. Pour melted butter over the broccoli mixture and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle croutons over the entire dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1253 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
This broccoli-cauliflower casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner side dish. You could also enjoy it any time of the year as part of a delicious family meal.
Categories Thanksgiving dinner main dish side dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Break the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets, cutting off the thick stalks as you go. Steam them for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green, then remove them from the heat. Set aside.In a large skillet, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter and saute the onion and garlic until the onion starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the top, whisk to combine, and cook for another 45 seconds. Pour in broth, whisking constantly, then cook until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, and paprika. Stir to combine until the sauce is nice and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, making sure it's nice and flavorful! Keep warm.In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Set aside.Layer half the broccoli and cauliflower in a small casserole dish. Pour on half the cream sauce, then sprinkle on half the cheese. Sprinkle a little paprika on the cheese, then repeat with another layer of broccoli, sauce, and cheese. End with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve warm.
BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
This is a favorite family recipe that I ate quite a bit of when I was pregnant. It's just one of those things that you can't get enough of!
Provided by BRIDG
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Cauliflower
Time 1h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Simmer broccoli and cauliflower florets in water for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion. Stir cauliflower, broccoli and rice into the saucepan. Once the vegetables and rice are coated, stir in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1544.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
ANOTHER BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Found this recipe in a Paula Deen Magazine and using Gruyere cheese, sour cream, fresh mushrooms and panko it's just enough differant that I want to save it until I can give it a try. I think it'd make a nice, impressive side for a company dinner. As an update - finally got around to making this and it was even better than I thought. I used one of those bags of a combination of broccoli and Cauliflower and it even had baby carrots in it which made for some pretty color. Pretty easy to put together and EVERYONE at the party asked for the recipe. Unfortunatly it was gone before I was even able to take a picture, but will just have to make again just for that.
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lightly grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in milk and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
- Stir in sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in broccoli and cauliflower and spoon into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- In small bowl, combine panko and melted butter.
- Sprinkle evenly over casserole,.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown and casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
The perfect make-ahead casserole recipe is finally here! This cheesy broccoli cauliflower casserole is sure to be a favorite for everyone - even the picky eaters. Featuring a mouthwatering mix of parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and butter, everyone is sure to want seconds. If you're planning ahead for a busy weekend, assemble the broccoli cauliflower casserole ahead of time and pop it in the oven to bake just before serving. Pair this mouthwatering dish with fresh greens like a Garlic Caesar Salad, and then round out the meal with a slice of Peach Pie topped with vanilla ice cream.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Crockpot and Casserole,
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl. Set aside. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.
- Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 Calories
BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
When I was teaching, a student's mother gave me this broccoli casserole recipe. It's a keeper at our house. My granddaughter makes it for special occasions. -Nancy Herzig, Geneva, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir in 2 cups cheese. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
The most tremendous veggie casserole in the history of veggie casseroles! I started making it around Thanksgiving as an alternative to broccoli-rice casserole, but it has slowly crept into other meals throughout the year. It's irresistible.
Provided by Ree Drummond
Categories HarperCollins Broccoli Cauliflower Side Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2. Using your hands, break the cauliflower and broccoli into very small florets. Place them in a steamer and steam them over simmering water until slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Set them aside.
- 3. Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring it into the onion mixture and cook it for a minute or so. Pour in the broth, stirring continuously, and cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- 4. Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts completely. Then stir in the seasoned salt, kosher salt, pepper, and paprika. Turn off the heat and set the sauce aside.
- 5. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and blend with a fork.
- 6. To assemble, butter a small (2-quart) casserole and add half the broccoli-cauliflower mixture. Pour on half the sauce, top with half the cheese, and sprinkle on a little paprika. Repeat another round of the veggies, sauce, cheese, and paprika...then top the casserole with the buttery breadcrumbs.
- 7. Bake the casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the casserole is bubbly around the edges. Serve it nice and piping hot!
- Make ahead:
- The casserole can be assembled and stored in the fridge, unbaked, for up to 24 hours. Allow 10 minutes extra cooking time if baking straight out of the fridge.
CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their vegetables. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted., Place vegetables in a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with ham. Pour sauce over ham. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl; spray with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle around the edge of casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Vegetables: Select fresh, firm broccoli and cauliflower florets. Look for broccoli florets with tight, compact heads and cauliflower florets that are white and free of blemishes.
- Preparing the Vegetables: Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Make sure to wash and dry them thoroughly before cooking.
- Steaming the Vegetables: Steaming preserves the nutrients and vibrant color of the vegetables. You can steam them in a steamer basket over boiling water or use a microwave steamer.
- Making the Cheese Sauce: Use a good quality sharp cheddar cheese for a rich, flavorful sauce. Melt the butter over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Assembling the Casserole: Layer the steamed broccoli and cauliflower in a greased baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with bread crumbs or crushed crackers.
- Baking the Casserole: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the casserole dish.
Conclusion:
This broccoli and cauliflower casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's packed with nutrients from the vegetables and protein from the cheese, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. The creamy cheese sauce and crunchy bread crumbs add a delightful flavor and texture combination that will please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this casserole is a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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