Sauce For Cauliflower

Easy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Easy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli cuts or 1 pound fresh steamed 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets or 1 pound fresh steamed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese with chives, cut up
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Method

1. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package directions
2. Drain well
3. Place in a large saucepan
4. Set aside
5. Cook onion in the 2 tablespoons margarine or butter until tender but not brown
6. Stir in flour, salt, garlic powder, basil and pepper
7. Add milk
8. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly
9. Add cream cheese
10. Stir until cheese melts
11. Stir into vegetable mixture
12. Pour into 2 quart casserole
13. Toss together bread crumbs, cheese, and 2 tablespoons melted margarine or butter
14. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture
15. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through
16. To make ahead
17. Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered up to 1 day, and bake as directed or freeze up to 1 month thaw frozen casserole in refrigerator overnight and bake for 40-45 minutes or until heated through