This is a reworked version of a great recipe that I saw on the Monsters and Munchkins blog. Totally irresistible--I served it with baked potatoes for a sinfully rich, filling yet veggie-filled dinner!
Baked Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
I medium/large head of cauliflower
I medium/large head of broccoli
1 c milk (skim or low fat work just fine)
a couple of handfuls of grated cheddar cheese (about 1-1 1/2 c)
3 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp butter
~1/2 cup corn flake crumbs or panko
1/2 tsp mustard powder
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets and chop stems into bite size pieces. Steam until just tender.
Dump cooked vegetables into a large baking dish (Pyrex is good) coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
Add flour and whisk until smooth.
Slowly add milk, continuing to whisk until sauce is smooth and thick.
Add about a cup of the grated cheese. Cook for about a minute, until fully incorporated (do not stop whisking or you will have a burnt and gooey mess!)
Pour sauce over vegetables.
Sprinkle mustard powder and cheese over the top.
Sprinkle crumbs over cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and browned.
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