Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 7 cups fresh cauliflower florets; 6 cups fresh broccoli florets; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 3/4 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided

Submitted by grandma Linda 3

"Creamy mozarella and swiss cheeses create the irresistable base for these tasty veggies, while a hint of cayenne pepper gives them a kick your guests will adore. Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, CA"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 16

ingredients

7 cups fresh cauliflower florets
6 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₃ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons spicy brown mustard
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
3 ³⁄₄ cups milk
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded swiss cheese, divided

directions

Place cauliflower and broccoli in a dutch oven; add 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, transfer to a 9 x 13" baking dish coated with nonstick spray.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, mistand, salt, nutmet, cayenne and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 - 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in 1-1/4 cups each mozzarella and swiss cheeses until melted. Pour over vegetables. Bake, uncovered at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.