🥦🥔 Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheesy Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated mozzarella (optional, for extra stretch)
1 cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter version)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional)
½ cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cook the vegetables
Boil or steam broccoli and cauliflower for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
Drain well and set aside.
Make the creamy sauce
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute (this removes raw taste).
Slowly whisk in cream/milk until smooth.
Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
Stir in نصف (half) of the cheddar cheese until melted.
Combine
Add broccoli and cauliflower into the sauce and mix gently.
Assemble casserole
Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining cheddar + mozzarella on top.
Make topping
Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins (to make it even better)
Cooked chicken pieces
Crispy beef or turkey bacon
Mushrooms or onions sautéed in butter
💡 Tips
Don’t overcook the veggies before baking — they’ll cook more in the oven.
For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
