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Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake

A delicious vegetarian casserole of healthy veggies in a creamy cheese sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 crown broccoli
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
  • 1/2 pkg cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese (may substitute feta or parmesan)
  • 1/2 cup French fried onions

Instructions

  1. Break cauliflower into bite-size pieces.

  2. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces.

  3. Place cauliflower and broccoli in 9x13 baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings.

  4. Mix until vegetables are evenly coated and bake in 450 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.

  5. Meanwhile make cheese sauce by melting butter in saucepan over medium high heat. Add flour. Stir continuously for a couple of minutes then slowly add milk.

  6. Continue to cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Lower heat and add cheddar, reserving a handful for the topping. Add cream cheese and stir until cheese has melted and mixture is smooth.

  7. Remove from heat and stir in Cotija cheese. Taste and season with more of the seasonings used when roasting the vegetables, if desired.

  8. Pour over the roasted vegetables and stir gently to combine. Top with reserved grated cheddar and French fried onions.

  9. Bake at 350 degrees 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and casserole is lightly browned on top.