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Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Broccoli
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 14 oz Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 8 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tbsp melted Butter
  • 1/3 cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Break broccoli and cauliflower into small florets and remove thick pieces of the stalks.
  • Blanch florets in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove them from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook onion and garlic 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
  • Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and whisk to make sure flour is absorbed.
  • Cook for another minute.
  • Gradually add in broth, whisking constantly.
  • Cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Gradually add in milk, whisking constantly.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter, and stir until blended.
  • Layer 1/2 of the broccoli and cauliflower in a small casserole dish.
  • Pour 1/2 of the sauce an top of the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese on top of the sauce.
  • Layer on remaining broccoli and cauliflower.
  • Pour remaining sauce an top of the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the sauce.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.