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cheesy garlic veggie

This easy, garlicky, and cheesy cauliflower broccoli bake combines comfort food, convenience, and flavor into a delicious veggie side dish. Perfect for the holidays and everyday dinners!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 1 pound cauliflower florets
  • 3 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil divided, or regular olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 12 ounces fat free evaporated milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika or to taste
  • 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prep for baking. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of a square baking dish; spread it around and set aside.
  2. Steam the vegetables. In a large skillet, bring 0.5 inch of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower; cover and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a colander and set aside.
  3. Sauté. Wipe out the skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened.
  4. Add the garlic and veggies. Stir in the minced garlic and continue to stir and cook for 1 minute. Add broccoli and cauliflower to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from heat and transfer the vegetables to the baking dish; set aside.
  5. Prepare the cheese sauce. Wipe the skillet and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cornstarch, evaporated milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  6. Cook over low heat. Stir constantly with a whisk, until melted and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  7. Combine. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and cauliflower; stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining 0.25 cup cheddar cheese and 0.25 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
  8. Bake. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 8 minutes, then serve.

Notes

This cheesy garlic veggie bake is a delightful and comforting side dish that's perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. It's easily customizable with other vegetables if desired.