Ridiculously cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin will be the star side dish at your next holiday dinner. Super simple to make using just a few easy to find ingredients.
Want a way to make healthy broccoli and cauliflower fattening and unbelievably tasty? Well, have I got the recipe for you! Smother it with cheese, sprinkle with crispy panko bread crumbs and bake.
It’s the dressed up version of the typical broccoli velveeta casserole that many of us thoroughly enjoy (my family included). This Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin so good and would be a great addition to any holiday meal.
This recipe was inspired by a recent trip to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. When I saw broccoli au gratin listed on the menu, I just couldn’t resist. I mean, it has two of my favorite foods, broccoli and cheese. How could you go wrong? Let me tell you, it was heavenly and I knew I had to recreate it at home.
Since starting my blog, I’ve been branching out and trying new things. Although cheesy veggies is not a new thing to me, creating my own recipe (rather than using someone else’s or altering an existing recipe) is something I don’t do often.
I used the cheese sauce from my macaroni and cheese then mixed it with broccoli and cauliflower and topped it with panko bread crumbs for a delicious crunch to create this Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin. It was amazing and I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before!
See the creamy goodness, it’s irresistible.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Au Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen broccoli
- 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen cauliflower
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz. Velveeta, optional
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Lightly steam the broccoli and cauliflower.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour to make a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes to cook away the flour taste.
- Slowly add the milk to the roux. Cook for several minutes until the mixture has thickened. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix the broccoli, cauliflower and cheese sauce then place in a 13×9 pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
September 26, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Oh. My. Goodness. That looks sooooo good! I’m going to have to swing by the grocery store to get some cauliflower and make this with dinner tomorrow! NUM!
Thanks for sharing!
September 27, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Awesome! Let me know what you think!
September 28, 2011 at 12:54 am
I love your recipe! Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY at Lady Behind The Curtain and share your recipe with us tomorrow?
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
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September 29, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Looks delicious, thanks for sharing!
September 30, 2011 at 5:11 pm
What a great side dish. I just love Broccoli and Cauliflower and in Au Gratin is a very nice presentation for these great veggies. This is a recipe that we will really enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week end!
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Miz Helen
January 2, 2012 at 11:29 am
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December 27, 2013 at 8:35 am
Sounds delicious! How many does this serve?
December 27, 2013 at 8:50 pm
I would say at least 8 as a side dish.
December 4, 2022 at 7:21 pm
Can you make this the day before?
December 5, 2022 at 7:13 am
Hi Gerry! You could definitely assemble this the day before than store in the refrigerator. The day of, grab it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes (to get the chill off of it) before baking according to the recipe instructions. Hope you enjoy!!