If you’re looking for a vegetable recipe to get your kids to eat, this cheesy cauliflower and broccoli casserole recipe by Everyday Dishes on YouTube may be the winner. It’s an easy and simple casserole dish to make that can be served as a side dish with your meal. This would be a great dish to make for your holiday parties or gatherings. Casseroles remind me of the holidays, and it would be nice to have veggies incorporated with other dishes. I know some people say it’s easier or the only way to eat vegetables is if they are covered in melted cheese.
Ingredients:
- 2 heads of cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1 head broccoli, broken into florets
- 3 Tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ cup einkorn bread crumbs or panko
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Directions:
First, preheat the oven to 400F and butter the baking dish. Then, fill up a large pot with water and boil over high heat. Cook the cauliflower and broccoli for about 6 minutes. Strain then place the vegetables back in the original pot.
Next, in a large non-stick skillet, melt butter and saute onion and garlic over medium heat until the onions are translucent. Add flour, red chili flakes, and whisk in the milk until flour is dissolved. Stir in the cheese until melted. Continue to watch Everyday Dishes on YouTube for full instructions and details.
Overall, this is a great casserole dish if you have a hard time eating vegetables or have kids who struggling eating them. The cauliflower and broccoli are smothered with cheese which adds a lot of flavors, and a lot of people love when things are super cheesy.
