Description
A creamy casserole that combines broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower in a cheesy white sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Carrots
- 2 cups Cauliflower florets
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg, ground
Topping
- 0.25 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, steam the broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine the steamed vegetables with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs and parsley.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, toss the breadcrumbs with a little more melted butter. Can substitute cheddar with Gruyere for a nuttier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian
- Cuisine: American