Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Name: Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning, divided; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets, thawed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt; 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground; 1 1/4 cups milk; 0.5 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed

Submitted by McCormick Kitchens

"This creamy casserole can be made a day ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before dinner. Using frozen vegetables makes this dish a cinch."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 10

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup plain breadcrumbs
¹⁄₄ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning, divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 ¹⁄₄ cups milk
0.5 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. 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. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.
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. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.
Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.