Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
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After I found this recipe in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their vegetables.
SERVINGS: 5
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups 1% milk
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (14 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets, thawed
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
Directions:
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted.
Place vegetables in a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with ham. Pour sauce over ham. Place bread crumbs in a bowl; spray with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle around the edge of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Yield: 5 servings.