Side dishe for 8

Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 4 tbsp butter; 4 cups broccoli florets; 4 cups cauliflower florets; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 3 oz cream cheese; 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

$3.42for 445 minServes 8

Broccoli and cauliflower bake in a creamy cheddar sauce under a crisp, buttery panko topping.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Cauliflower, 0.5$3.29 each typical	0.5	$1.92Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Cream cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.84

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Side dishes Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$0.85 per serving$3.42 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 tbsp butter
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cauliflower florets
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
3 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F.
Steam the broccoli and cauliflower with 1 inch of water in a covered large skillet for 6 minutes, then drain.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk, cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
Stir the vegetables and cheddar into the sauce, then spread them in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Melt the remaining butter, mix it with the panko, sprinkle it over the casserole, and bake for 20 minutes.