BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE (Source: McCormick.com) "This creamy casserole can be made a day ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before dinner. Using frozen vegetables makes this dish a cinch." 1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided 1 (16 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed (I used fresh) 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cauliflower florets, thawed (I used fresh) 2 Tbsp. butter 1 Large onion, chopped (1 c.) 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. garlic salt (I used garlic powder) 1/4 tsp. black pepper, coarse ground 1 1/4 c. milk 4 oz. cream cheese, cut-up Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp.melted butter and 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning in small bowl; set aside. Cut up any large broccoli florets or cauliflower into bite-size pieces. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, remaining 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and remaining 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish (I sprayed the pan with cooking spray). Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned. |