Garlicky and Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake

Garlicky and Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake – A lighter version of everyone’s favorite rich and cheesy cauliflower broccoli bake! Or is it casserole? Gratin? Whatevs, it’s still so darn good!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins 

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 1 pound cauliflower florets
• 3 tablespoons STAR Signature Series Garlic Flavored Olive Oil , divided
• 1 large onion , sliced
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste

FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE

• 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese , divided

• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1 can (12 ounces) fat free evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika , or to taste
• 1/4 cup low fat part skim shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of a square baking dish; spread it around and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of salted water to a boil.
4. Add the broccoli and cauliflower; cover and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
5. Drain the vegetables in a colander and set aside.
6. Wipe out the skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
7. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.
8. Stir in minced garlic and continue to stir and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add broccoli and cauliflower to the skillet.
10. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
11. Remove from heat and transfer the vegetables to previously prepared baking dish; set aside.
12. Wipe the skillet and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, corn starch, evaporated milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
13. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until melted and thickened; about 2 minutes.
14. Pour cheese sauce over broccoli and cauliflower; stir to combine.
15. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top and bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
16. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Credit to: diethood