In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the irresistible charm of a broccoli and cauliflower casserole. This culinary delight is a symphony of flavors and textures, where tender florets of broccoli and cauliflower bask in a creamy, cheesy sauce, enveloped in a golden-brown crust. It's a classic dish that has graced dinner tables for generations, and this recipe collection offers a tantalizing array of variations to suit every palate.
From the classic casserole with its simple yet satisfying combination of broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, and a creamy sauce, to more adventurous renditions that incorporate unique ingredients and bold flavors, this article presents a culinary journey that will delight both traditionalists and culinary explorers alike. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and learn how to create a casserole that is not only visually appealing but also a feast for the senses.
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
POTATO, CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH WELSH RAREBIT TOP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the potatoes and parsnips in a pot and cover with water. Salt the water, bring to a boil and cook to tender. Drain and return the vegetables to the hot pot. Mash with the cream cheese, milk, chives, horseradish, some salt and pepper and the egg. Cover and reserve in the pot.
- Put a pot on the stove with 1/4 inch of water and bring to a boil. Remove the stem of the head of cauliflower and set it into the pot. Scatter the trimmed broccolini around and season with salt. Cover and cook to tender. Break the cauliflower into florets and drain. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet, arrange the bread on it and toast in the oven. Coarsely chop the bread, add it to a food processor and process into coarse breadcrumbs. Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Pour half of the butter over the crumbs to moisten them.
- To the remaining butter, add the garlic and gently cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the hot sauce and mustard and stir to combine. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the beer, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice and cook the beer out for 30 seconds. Add the stock, bring to a bubble and thicken a minute more. Stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion and season with salt and pepper.
- Grease a casserole dish. Layer the potatoes and parsnips, cauliflower and broccolini, cheese sauce and breadcrumbs in the dish. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, or bake to serve. Bake at 375 degrees F from room temperature until bubbly and golden brown, about 50 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes and watercress and serve
BROCCOLI , CAULIFLOWER AND RICE CASSEROLE
Easy and quick to prepare. Grandmother's recipe she made for us, it's how she got us to eat our vegetables.
Provided by Gretchen Lauro
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook rice according to instructions.
- Layer all ingredients ending with cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour.
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 AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CASSEROLE
Broccoli and cauliflower baked in a cheese cream sauce.
Provided by MikeP
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer broccoli-cauliflower to a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk half-and-half and Dijon mustard into butter-flour mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cream sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into cream sauce; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over broccoli-cauliflower mixture and top with 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality broccoli and cauliflower: Look for florets that are bright green and tightly closed. Avoid any florets that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly and make them easier to eat.
- Steam the broccoli and cauliflower until they are tender but still have a slight crunch: Overcooking will make them mushy. You can steam them in a steamer basket over boiling water, or you can use a microwave steamer.
- Make the cheese sauce while the broccoli and cauliflower are steaming: This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is hot and melted when you're ready to assemble the casserole.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the cheese sauce: This will give the sauce a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère are all good choices.
- Season the cheese sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder until the sauce is flavorful.
- Assemble the casserole in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish: Layer the broccoli and cauliflower on the bottom of the dish, then pour the cheese sauce over top.
- Bake the casserole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the casserole is heated through: Top with additional cheese if desired.
Conclusion:
Broccoli and cauliflower casserole is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy cheese sauce and tender-crisp vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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