Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole

Casseroles are truly the heroes of the culinary world, able to satisfy anyone, anytime, anywhere.

This cauliflower and broccoli casserole is delicious, filling, and versatile.

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a holiday spread, this is a casserole that will save the day.

You don’t have to love veggies to adore this recipe. It will win everyone over.

Seriously – SO good!

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Why I love Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole?

• Most of these ingredients are pantry staples that you may already have on hand.
• If you have fussy eaters that don’t love veggies, this dish might change their minds.
• This easy broccoli and cauliflower casserole recipe is a great addition to your dinner rotation because it’s on the healthier side of yummy!

What cooks longer broccoli or cauliflower?

While both are cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower is more dense than broccoli. So, it actually takes cauliflower longer to cook than broccoli.

Why we should not overcook cauliflower?

Once the cauliflower is tender, then it shouldn’t be cooked any longer. Cauliflower has a tendency to fall apart easily when it’s overcooked and the flavor can actually change — for the worse.

How to serve Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole?

One of the loveliest things about this casserole is that almost everything is already in it. However, if you want to add some freshly baked bread or roasted potatoes, that would be a nice complement to the meal.

Cooking Tips:

• Be sure to pre-steam the broccoli and cauliflower before adding them to the casserole dish so that the vegetables will cook properly.
• Mix your butter, cheese, and soup before you add them to the dish. You want those veggies on the bottom to be tender. The cheesy soup sauce will work its magic during the baking process. 
• While it may be tempting to cover the casserole before it goes into the oven, don’t do it. Leaving it uncovered will actually produce the effect you want in this casserole. The vegetables will be perfect and the cheese sauce will have a great consistency.

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Butter
• Softened cream cheese
• Cream of celery soup
• Paprika for garnish

How to make Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Steam the cauliflower and broccoli for 5 minutes, and layer into the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 3. Mix together the melted butter, cream cheese, and celery soup.

Adding melted butter.

Adding the cream cheese.

Adding the celery soup.

Step 4. Pour the mixture over the vegetables into the baking dish.

A pinch of paprika for garnish.

Step 5. Bake for 35 minutes.

Step 6. Garnish with paprika before serving.

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How to store Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole?

You will want an airtight seal on that casserole before putting it away. If your casserole dish has a sealable top, you can put that on and shove it in the fridge. If not, just use a shallow airtight container to keep it fresh.

How to reheat Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole?

Vegetable-based dishes are easy to reheat. So, you can use the oven or microwave to reheat cauliflower and broccoli casserole. Set the oven at 350℉ and bake for about 20 minutes or zap it in a microwave for up to 2 minutes.

How much does Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole last on the fridge?

Leftover cauliflower and broccoli casserole will stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If it’s not completely gone after that, you’ll want to toss any remaining casserole out.

Can I make ahead Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole?

Yes, you can make cauliflower and broccoli casserole ahead of time! In fact, you can prepare this dish two day before it’s time to pop it into the oven. So, if you’re planning a holiday menu, this is a great time-saver during cooking.

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