Description
This simple and delicious Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake makes a great side for any chicken, beef or pork entree and helps you get your full daily serving of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12oz) package frozen cauliflower
- 1 (12oz) package frozen broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 tablespoons flour
- 2/3 cup milk
- 8 ounces processed cheese block, cubed
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced rosemary or thyme to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Set oven to heat to 325 degrees F. Place both bags of frozen cauliflower and broccoli in the microwave and defrost.
- While the vegetables are defrosting, place a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Once heated, add butter to melt. Add minced onion and stir to coat. Sprinkle onion with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and stir to combine, then gently whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Turn the heat to low and stir in cubes of cheese with a large spoon until melted and smooth.
- Whisk eggs into cheesy sauce until completely combined, then stir in thawed veggies, a pinch more salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and bake uncovered for 55 minutes. Remove, let cool for 10 minutes, and garnish with minced fresh rosemary, or thyme.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 516 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg
