~ SAUCY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER BAKE ~

~ Saucy Cheddar Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3 c each - broccoli & cauliflower florets - steamed just until tender - ( or boil in salted water )
CHEESE SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp each - salt & pepper
pinch nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp dried chives
2 c milk
3/4 c sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c parmesan cheese
TOPPING
1/2 c seasoned panko crumbs
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

1. Prepare your vegetables - either by steaming or boiling in salted water. Only cook until tender as they will cook more in oven and you don't want mushy vegetables. In a medium saucepan melt your butter over medium heat. Whisk into the butter your flour and cook for at least a minute, stirring continuously. Whisk in the milk and stir until thickened.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the salt, pepper, chives, nutmeg and cheeses. Stir until cheese is melted. Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
3. Pour 1/3 sauce into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Place the vegetables over the sauce and evenly pour remaining sauce over the vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, mix Panko crumbs with the cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the top of casserole. Drizzle melted butter over the crumbs.
5. Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.