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Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
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Looking for an easy side dish? This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is the perfect side dish for the weeknight! Even your kids will love this Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole topped with cheese. Plus, it’s perfect for a holiday side dish too!
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
You want to know how to get your kids to eat the vegetables? Start with this loaded casserole! Beyond the cheese, beyond the sour cream and look past the fried onions, it’s nothing but vegetables! Anyway I can get those kids to eat vegetables is a win in my book. They loved this Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole so it’s going on my regular side dish rotation!
And your whole family will love it!
This has been a great side dish and I’ve served it at more family gatherings and it’s so popular on the buffet!
It’s one of my favorite meals for the holidays because it’s easy to make and can be made ahead a day or two, covered with foil and tucked into the refrigerator until you’re ready to heat it up. Pair it with my easy Crock Pot Turkey Breast and everyone will love it!
Easy, cheesy, delicious!
Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole
Shopping list for Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
- cream of mushroom soup
- our cream
- sharp cheddar cheese
- french fried onions
- frozen broccoli florets
- frozen cauliflower florets
What is the best pan to bake in – glass, pyrex or metal?
When it comes to baking a casserole, glass or pyrex is your best choice. Both glass and pyrex take longer to heat up, but conduct heat well and get super hot. An oven-safe dish is a must. Another must? Dishwasher safe for easy clean-up!
Can I substitute fresh vegetables in this dish?
You can but you would need to steam or roast them first. This is the perfect time to take a shortcut and use frozen vegetables. This is a terrific pantry-staple side dish!
What’s the best cheese to use in Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole?
I recommend sharp cheddar cheese. It gives a tanginess to the recipe that makes it a real winner! Though you can certainly substitute with Monterey Jack or Provolone Cheese. If you do use a milder cheese a handful of parmesan will add the sharp saltiness of the cheddar.
See that cheesy goodness? I don’t know what you’ll love more: the cheesiness of this casserole or the crunchy onions when all of this bakes up to golden, bubbly deliciousness! Mmmm!!!!
Even my husband, hater of all vegetables, ate this one up! The cheese, the cheese is the main motivator for him!
How to make Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole
- Preheat the oven.
- Grease the baking dish and set aside.
- In a saucepan combine the soup, sour cream, cheese and fried onions. Stir over medium heat until blended. Add broccoli and cauliflower and continue stirring until combined.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Place in preheated oven and bake 25-30 minutes, uncovered.
- Top with remaining cheese and onions and place back in oven until cheese melts.
More easy vegetable casseroles!
- Ham and Green Bean Casserole
- Light Sweet Potato Casserole
- Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
- Shredded Potato Casserole
- Corn Pudding Casserole
Trust me when I say you will love this recipe!!! It’s easy to make, can be made ahead and it’s full of cheesy goodness! I guess the only question is when are you going to make it? ? Leave a five-star comment below and tell me what you think!
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Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Looking for an easy side dish? This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is the perfect side dish for the weeknight! Even your kids will love this Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole topped with cheese. Plus, it's perfect for a holiday side dish too!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.75 oz
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 can french fried onions 6 oz, divided
- 1 package frozen broccoli florets 16 oz, thawed
- 1 package frozen cauliflower florets 16 oz, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 2 quart baking dish and set aside.
- In a saucepan combine soup, sour cream, 1 c. cheese and 1 1/4 c. fried onions. Stir over medium heat until blended. Add broccoli and cauliflower (thawed), stir until combined.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish. Place in preheated oven and baked 25-30 minutes, uncovered. Top with remaining cheese and onions and place back in oven until cheese melts.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 78.2mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Ohmygosh YUM!!! Can I eat this forever? Total comfort food on a plate – we love it!
Yes, yes you can!
A great way for my kids to eat broccoli and cauliflower.
Always up for tricking them into eating it!
What a great side for dinner, picnics, or BBQs!
One of our favorites! Such a flexible side dish!
This sounds like the perfect side dish for everything! I totally want to make this!
The fried onions on top totally made this meal, we loved it!!
I had to steal a few of those from the jar to sample 😉
We love broccoli and cheese casseroles!! It makes a perfect side dish for just about anything!!
Such a great staple recipe!
Can you just add everything to the slow cooker?
Please read and follow the instructions in the recipe card.
How do you make this in advance? Thanks!
I used fresh veggies and prepared the dish right up to where it should go in the oven. I wrapped it VERY securely and froze it. Took it out of the freezer the night before cooking and left it on the counter until it was room temperature and then cooked it. Nothing left but the finish on the dish I served it in. Fabulous side dish.
Awesome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, and thanks for the tips on freezing it!
I haven’t tried it as a make-ahead but it looks like Susan gave it a shot and it worked well for her!
This casserole is so delicious that it is hard to stop eating it before the dish is empty!
Great problem to have 🙂
Looking forward to trying this….but I followed the instructions and after 30 minutes it’s still cold in the middle. Are the frozen veggies supposed to be thawed or cooked first? The recipe just says to stir them in until blended and then transfer to the baking dish, which is what I did.
Yes according to the directions (in the ingredients it says thawed) they were supposed to be thawed.
Am i just using the content of the can of soup or adding water at all?
Just the soup.
I’m all avout easy and delicious. This recipe is BOTH!
Can’t go wrong with that combo 🙂
Just wondering time frame in a crockpot?
I haven’t tried this but I would say on Low probably 4-6 hours and on High around 2-3 hours but make sure to keep an eye on it so the edges don’t get too hot and crispy as it’s cooking.
Stupid question, but do you think this would be good with Thanksgiving Turkey? It sure looks good. The people that will be here are all very “traditional “ type eaters.
Thank you,
Susan
I think it would be great at Thanksgiving! You could try it as an extra side to the traditional sides and see how it goes!
Thanks a million, will give it a go next month and see how it goes over.
Susan
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Can I make it without the fried onions? Trying to think of a way to make it with much lower carbs? Any suggestions?
Yes! You can definitely leave those off.
I’m making this ahead for Christmas! Thank you for a wonderful & easy recipe!
can I use a different soup beside Cream of Mushroom?
You can use any cream of soup. Like cream of chicken, cream of onion etc.