Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Cauliflower, broccoli, and cheese (both Cheddar and Parmesan!) are baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheesy bread crumbs in this comforting casserole.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
• 3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1.25 cups half-and-half
• 0.5 pound cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 0.66666668653488 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 0.0625 teaspoon paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower; 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 to a baking dish.

Step 4

While the broccoli and cauliflower are cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in half-and-half and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into sauce; cook and stir until both cheeses are melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower in the baking dish; sprinkle 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs over top.