BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CHEESE BAKE

Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheese Bake image

Creamy mozzarella and Swiss cheeses create the base for these tasty veggies, while a hint of cayenne pepper gives them a kick guests will adore. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 cups fresh cauliflowerets
6 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-3/4 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

Place cauliflower and broccoli in a Dutch oven; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt, nutmeg, cayenne and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in 1-1/4 cups each mozzarella and Swiss cheeses until melted. Pour over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges