Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

senseicheryl's Note:

I found this recipe this morning on the www.mccormick.com website. "This creamy casserole can be made a day ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before dinner. Using frozen vegetables makes this dish a cinch." Flavor Variation: Substitute 1 teaspoon McCormick® Lemon & Pepper Seasoning Salt and 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves for the Italian Seasoning.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 1.0 2 quart ...

• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, fine
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower, thawed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Coarse Ground
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut-up
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl. Set aside.
3. Cut up any large broccoli florets or cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat.
5. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.
6. Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

Reviews

[Ambervim]

This is a good dish for the masses. It is well seasoned (I was heavy handed). I took it to a dinner tonight and none came home. I used fresh broccoli and cauliflower.

[*Z*]

I really liked this one. It is so easy to do. I used a broccoli cauliflower and carrot mix. Even my husband who hates broccoli likes this. I think the flavor of the sauce masks the flavor of the broccoli and that's why he likes it. LOL I used a little more seasoning than called for.