Broccoli Cauliflower And Carrots With Parmesan Bread Crumbs Food

BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER & CARROTS WITH PARMESAN BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook vegetables until crisp-tender, 2 to 5 minutes. In a colander drain vegetables and refresh under cold water to stop cooking. Drain vegetables well. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. In a large heavy skillet heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and saute bread crumbs, stirring, until golden. Stir in Parmesan, cayenne and salt to taste and saute, stirring, until crisp. Bread crumbs may be prepared 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter over moderate heat and in it toss vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle vegetables with bread crumbs and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until just heated through.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer broccoli-cauliflower to a baking dish.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk half-and-half and Dijon mustard into butter-flour mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cream sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into cream sauce; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over broccoli-cauliflower mixture and top with 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.
• In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk, and increase heat to medium. As the mixture thickens, whisk in English mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until a thick sauce has formed, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook just until tender.
• Drain, reserving liquid.
• Add milk to the vegetable liquid to measure 2 1/2 cups.
• Turn vegetables into a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the saucepan over medium heat and lightly saute garlic, but do not brown it.
• Blend in the flour, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
• Gradually stir in milk mixture.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
• Season with the salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower.
• Dot with remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika and sprinkle over vegetables.
• Bake at 450° for about 20 minutes, until casserole is bubbly.

OVEN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Slice cauliflower and broccoli into florets and put in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil and toss with the precooked bacon and spices.
• Place casserole in the hot oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly brown. Test to see if done. Fork tines should be able to easily pierce the cauliflower and broccoli.
• Remove from oven and if desired sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs.
• Serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER WITH BUTTERED CRUMBS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in 3 tablespoons browned butter. , Drain cauliflower and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining browned butter; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.