Deliciously Cheesy Cauliflower & Broccoli Bake!

This fresh broccoli and cauliflower bake recipe uses an easy-to-make cheese and mustard sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6ouncesfresh cauliflower

  • 6ouncesfresh broccoli

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 2 ½tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 2 ½cupsmilk

  • 1teaspoonEnglish mustard

  • cayenne pepper to taste

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1(8 ounce) packageshredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Place cauliflower and broccoli in a medium saucepan; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain and transfer into a medium baking dish.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a separate medium saucepan over low heat; stir in flour to form a thick paste. Gradually whisk in milk until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.

  4. Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
239mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
11g
Vitamin C
29mg
144%
Calcium
308mg
24%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
275mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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