Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is a must-try side dish that’s perfect for family dinners, holiday spreads, or potluck gatherings. Featuring tender broccoli and cauliflower florets bathed in a velvety homemade cheese sauce made with cheddar and Parmesan, this casserole is crowned with a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping for the ultimate contrast in texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like garlic powder, milk, and butter, this recipe comes together effortlessly. Baked to bubbling perfection in the oven, this dish is a delicious way to elevate humble vegetables into center-stage-worthy comfort food. Perfectly seasoned and packed with creamy goodness, it’s sure to delight everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain the vegetables and transfer them to the prepared casserole dish.
In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli and cauliflower in the casserole dish, ensuring the vegetables are well-coated.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Mix well to evenly coat the breadcrumbs, then sprinkle them over the top of the casserole.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 942 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
