Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheese Bake

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 7 cups fresh cauliflowerets
• 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 tbs butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp spicy brown mustard
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3-3/4 cups fat-free milk
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded partskim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place cauliflower and broccoli in a Dutch oven; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.

2. In small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt, nutmeg, cayenne and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

3. Stir in 1-1/4 cups each mozzarella and Swiss cheeses until melted. Pour over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.