Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces; 1/2 pound cauliflower, broken into small florets; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
1/2 pound cauliflower, broken into small florets
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process.
4
Drain and transfer broccoli-cauliflower to a baking dish.
5
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
6
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.
7
Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into cream sauce; cook and stir until cheeses are melted.
8
Season sauce with salt and pepper.
9
Pour sauce over broccoli-cauliflower mixture and top with 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
10
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces, 1/2 pound cauliflower, broken into small florets, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

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