Favorite Weeknight Side Dish: Easy, Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

If you are looking for the healthiest veggie side, THIS IS NOT IT. Leave now; you’re better off sticking to roasted broccoli or grilled asparagus. Consider yourself warned 😉 But, if you are looking for a ridiculously delicious weeknight dinner side that incorporates veggies and will without a doubt be a crowd pleaser, you have come to the right place! You will definitely want to pin/print/save/bookmark this favorite weeknight side dish: easy Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole recipe.

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In the south, everything is better in casserole form. Anyone else grow up in a small Baptist church? You better believe that casseroles were king- chicken casserole, corn casserole, hashbrown casserole… my favorite was always broccoli casserole. Dave, on the other hand, grew up in south Texas. His casseroles were called “enchiladas” ;). He has since adapted to our Georgia-livin’ lifestyle and we now have the best of both worlds- he whips up the most incredible Mexican feasts while I deliver aaaallll the casseroles.

The night before we left to head to South Carolina, I fought off the temptation of ordering takeout; as much as I didn’t feel like cooking, I also didn’t want to waste any produce in the fridge. I took inventory, checked the pantry and in an effort to “use up” the half heads of broccoli and cauliflower, decided to take my standard broccoli casserole a step further. And, it was amazing. After our trip, we came home, finished the leftovers, and I turned around and immediately made two more broccoli cauliflower casseroles- one for neighbors and a second for us.

CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE RECIPE

It takes very little prep time, most of it dedicated to pre-cooking the veggies. After making this the first time, you can decide how generous you want to be with the cheese and crackers. We like ours cheesy and with lots of topping 😉

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Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

A favorite weeknight dinner side dish for the entire family - easy, Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole (kid approved!)

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 head broccoli (large sized)
• 1/2 head cauliflower (large sized)
• 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light is fine)
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
• 2 Tbsp butter
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º

2. Rinse broccoli and cauliflower and chop into small pieces. Add to a pot of water and boil until tender. When cooked through, drain in colander and set aside.

3. Coat casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray

4. Break the egg in a large mixing bowl, and lightly scramble 

5. Add cream of mushroom soup and mayonnaise to the egg and mix together well.

6. Add cheese to the bowl and mix well.

7. Add cooked broccoli and cauliflower to the bowl and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.

8. Pour mixture into greased casserole dish and spread evenly.

9. Crush Ritz crackers and add as the casserole topping, distributing the crumbles evenly.

10. In a microwave-safe dish, add butter and heat for 30 seconds, or until melted. Drizzle crackers with the melted butter.

11. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

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If you make this cheesy broccoli cauliflower casserole this week, let me know your thoughts! Have a SAFE and happy total eclipse Monday.