Description
This Loaded Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole is a delicious and satisfying side dish that combines the creamy richness of cheddar and cream cheese with the freshness of cauliflower and broccoli, all topped with crispy bacon and green onions.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Mixture:
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Mix Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked cauliflower and broccoli, crumbled bacon, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs, if using.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding cooked chicken or ham for extra protein.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cauliflower, Broccoli, Casserole, Cheese, Bacon
