Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake

Fresh broccoli and cauliflower are baked together with a thick cheese sauce!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ½ cups milk
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon English mustard
• 6 ounces fresh cauliflower
• 6 ounces fresh broccoli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.

Step 3

In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk, and increase heat to medium. As the mixture thickens, whisk in English mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until a thick sauce has formed, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.

Step 4

Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.