Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for breadcrumbs, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Prepare Veggies: Steam or blanch the broccoli and cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still bright. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine: Add the broccoli and cauliflower to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Topping (Optional): In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top. Then sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this warm, creamy, cheesy comfort dish!
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