{"id":2692,"date":"2018-01-31T17:51:56","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T22:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stirmypot.com\/wordpress\/?p=2692"},"modified":"2018-01-31T17:51:56","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T22:51:56","slug":"cheesy-cauliflower-and-broccoli-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stirmypot.com\/wordpress\/?p=2692","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"

This easy side dish of cauliflower, broccoli and a delicious cheese sauce can also become a main dish by adding either cooked chicken or ham. Pimientos and Dijon mustard are added to a traditional cheese sauce, and panko bread crumbs tossed in butter are sprinkled on top of the casserole. Since this is a large side dish, I simply cut it in half for my husband and I. Enjoy! <\/p>\n

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\n4 C. fresh cauliflower florets
\n4 C. fresh broccoli florets
\n1\/4 C. salted butter
\n1\/4 C. all-purpose flour (or flour of choice)
\n2 C. whole milk
\n1 (4-oz) jar diced pimientos, drained
\n1 tsp. salt
\n1 tsp. Dijon mustard
\n1 (8-oz) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
\n1\/4 C. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
\n2 Tbsp. salted butter, melted<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray and 11×7 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large Dutch oven, bring cauliflower and broccoli to boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well. <\/p>\n

In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in pimientos, salt, and mustard. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in broccoli and cauliflower, and pour into prepared pan. <\/p>\n

In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle onto casserole. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This easy side dish of cauliflower, broccoli and a delicious cheese sauce can also become a main dish by adding either cooked chicken or ham. Pimientos and Dijon mustard are added to a traditional cheese sauce, and panko bread crumbs tossed in butter are sprinkled on top of the casserole. Since this is a large … <\/p>\n

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