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Creamed Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe

You can change the cheese in this recipe to suit your tastes. I use whatever I have on hand. Cheddar adds a nice flavor.

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Creamed Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 slice American cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Place the first three ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. In another small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add American and Parmesan cheeses; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Pour over vegetables and serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 155 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 279 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Creamed Broccoli and Cauliflower in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p241