Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole


This is an easy tasty vegetable casserole. Thinking about adding different vegetables when I bake this again.

Ingredients:
  •     1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  •     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 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  •     1 package (16 ounces) 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
  •     4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, cubed


Directions :
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 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.
  3. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
  5. Stir in flour, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper.
  6. 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.
  7. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.
  9. Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.