Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole from McCormick

This creamy casserole can be made a day ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before dinner. Using frozen vegetables makes this dish a cinch.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.25 cups milk
• 0.5 cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 1.5 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning, divided
• 0.25 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl. Set aside. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.

Step 3

Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.