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Cheesy broccoli cauliflower bake dish served in a casserole dish
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Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake

A delightful baked dish combining the nutritious goodness of broccoli and cauliflower with melted cheese and smoked sausage, perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Keyword Baked Dish, Cauliflower Bake, Cheesy Broccoli Bake, Sausage Bake, Vegetable Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets Brimming with delightful crunch
  • 1/2 pound cauliflower florets Adding subtle nuttiness
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced Sautéed to bring out sweetness
  • 3 cloves minced garlic Provides a robust flavor

Meat

  • 12 ounces sliced smoked sausage Infuses savory richness

Dairy

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature For creaminess
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plain yogurt, or sour cream Choice of ingredient for creaminess
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Divided throughout the dish

Condiments

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Introduces tangy zest
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper To round off flavors

Oils

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For sautéing onions

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Boil water in a large pot and cook the broccoli and cauliflower for 3 minutes, then drain well.

Sautéing

  • In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté onions for 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and sliced sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned.

Combining

  • In the greased baking dish, combine the par-cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and sautéed sausage mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise (or yogurt), 1 cup shredded cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the creamy mixture over the vegetables and sausage, mixing gently.

Baking

  • Top the dish with the remaining cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes or until melted and golden brown.

Serving

  • Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for added flavor. For extra crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking. To make it vegetarian, omit the sausage and replace it with more vegetables.