Best 6 Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Bake Recipes

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**Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake: A Comforting and Flavorful Dish**

Broccoli and cauliflower cheese bake is a classic British dish that is both comforting and flavorful. It is made with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a cold winter night or a special occasion. The cheese sauce is made with a roux, which is a mixture of butter and flour. This roux is then whisked into milk and cream, along with grated cheese. The sauce is seasoned with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The broccoli and cauliflower florets are then added to the sauce and baked until tender. Finally, the dish is topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated cheese and baked until golden brown. This dish can be served on its own or with a side salad. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli and cauliflower.

**Here are some additional recipes that you might enjoy:**

* **Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Soup:** This soup is a creamy and comforting way to enjoy your vegetables. It is made with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy crouton topping.
* **Broccoli and Cauliflower Stir-Fry:** This stir-fry is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It is made with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, a flavorful sauce, and your favorite protein.
* **Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad:** This salad is a light and refreshing way to enjoy your vegetables. It is made with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, a tangy dressing, and your favorite toppings.

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CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI BAKE



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Fresh broccoli and cauliflower are baked together with a thick cheese sauce!

Provided by R.PENALUNA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces fresh cauliflower
6 ounces fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon English mustard
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.
  • In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk, and increase heat to medium. As the mixture thickens, whisk in English mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until a thick sauce has formed, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.
  • Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CAULIFLOWER-BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE



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One of the first dishes my mom taught me is a tasty pairing of cauliflower, cheese and broccoli. It's absolutely my best side. -Devin Mulertt, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°. In a Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheese and salt until cheese is melted., Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in eggs. Stir in vegetable blend. Transfer to a greased 8-in.-square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CHEESE BAKE



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Creamy mozzarella and Swiss cheeses create the base for these tasty veggies, while a hint of cayenne pepper gives them a kick guests will adore. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups fresh cauliflowerets
6 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-3/4 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower and broccoli in a Dutch oven; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt, nutmeg, cayenne and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in 1-1/4 cups each mozzarella and Swiss cheeses until melted. Pour over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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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

1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
2 tbsps butter melted
1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning divided
1 package (16 oz) frozen broccoli florets thawed
1 package (16 oz) frozen cauliflower florets thawed
2 tbsps butter
1 large onion chopped (1 cup)
2 tbsps flour
1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Salt
1/4 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 1/4 cups milk
4 oz (1/2 package) cream cheese cubed

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 AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CASSEROLE



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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

1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
½ pound cauliflower, broken into small florets
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
.063 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs

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

BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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Cauliflower cheese gets more colourful with the addition of broccoli in this super Sunday lunch side dish

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small cauliflower, leaves removed and broken into small florets
1 small head broccoli, broken into small florets
50g butter
50g flour
1 tsp mustard powder
500ml milk
100g strong cheddar, or vegetarian alternative
2 tbsp snipped chives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a very large saucepan, cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 5 mins. Then add the broccoli and cook for 3 mins more. Drain well and transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
  • To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a small pan. When foaming, add flour and mustard powder, and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly to get rid of any lumps. Once half the milk has been added, return to the heat and add the remaining milk. Keep stirring and bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 2 mins, until thickened and smooth. Add most of the cheese and some seasoning then take off the heat and add the chives.
  • Pour the sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. This can be done the day before and kept covered in the fridge. Cook in the oven for 35-40 mins until bubbling, allowing an extra 5-10 mins cooking time if from the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Select fresh, firm broccoli and cauliflower florets. Avoid using florets that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the vegetables: Blanching helps to preserve the color and nutrients of the vegetables. To blanch the vegetables, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the vegetables and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make sure the cheese sauce is smooth: If you find any lumps in the cheese sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it over the vegetables.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will take about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help the cheese sauce to set.

Conclusion:

Broccoli and cauliflower cheese bake is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender vegetables, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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