Golden Crumb Broccoli Cauliflower Food

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with 2 teaspoons butter.
• Core and cut cauliflower into large florets. Cut broccoli into large florets; peel and quarter broccoli stalks.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil; add cauliflower and boil until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to strainer using a slotted spoon; run under cold water to stop cooking. Add broccoli stalks to stockpot and boil 3 minutes; add broccoli florets to stockpot and boil until stalks and florets are tender but still firm, about 5 minutes more. Transfer broccoli to strainer and run under cold water to stop cooking. Dry cauliflower and broccoli with paper towels and place in prepared baking dish.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste. Continue whisking constantly until flour begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove sauce from heat; whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Whisk in Cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and broccoli. Rap baking dish on counter a few times to remove air bubbles.
• Mix bread crumbs and olive oil together in a small bowl. Top vegetable and sauce mixture with bread crumb mixture. Sprinkle paprika over bread crumb mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Simmer broccoli and cauliflower florets in water for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion. Stir cauliflower, broccoli and rice into the saucepan. Once the vegetables and rice are coated, stir in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.

MINDY'S GOLDEN CRUMB BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut up broccoli to make about 6 cups.
• Cook in covered saucepan in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Pour into a 1-1/2 quart casserole.
• Mix soup, mayo, cheese, pimiento, and lemon juice together.
• Pour over broccoli and top with crushed crackers.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 minutes.

EASY BROCCOLI AND/OR CAULIFLOWER BAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, 1 tbs oil, and garlic. Set aside.
• Heat remaining tbs of oil in large skillet and cook broccoli/cauliflower 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Blend soup mix with water and pour into skillet with broccoli.
• Bring to boil and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until broccoli is almost tender. Add tomato and simmer 2 more minutes.
• Spoon into 1.5 qt casserole dish, top with breadcrumb mixture.
• Place under broiler 1-2 minutes until top is golden and cheese is melted.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER WITH HORSERADISH BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Trim broccoli, reserving stems for another use, and cut flowerets into 1-inch pieces. (There should be about 5 cups.)
• Trim cauliflower and cut flowerets into 1-inch pieces. (There should be about 5 cups.)
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook vegetables until crisp-tender, 3 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 sauté bread crumbs, stirring, until golden. Stir in horseradish and salt to taste and sauté, stirring, until crisp. Bread crumbs may be prepared 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
• Preheat oven to 350°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.

GOLDEN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Separate cauliflower into flowerets.
• Cook, covered in one inch of boiling, lightly salted water until tender (about 8 minutes) Cool Dip flowerets in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs.
• Melt butter in heavy skillet and fry until golden brown Sprinkle with cheese Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Steam broccoli and cauliflower flowerets for 6-8 minutes, or until crisp-tender; drain well.
• Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly grease a large (at least 4-qt baking dish).
• Arrange steamed, drained flowerets in prepared baking dish.
• In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour this over flowerets in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and paprika.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden.

ROASTED BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Stir together bread crumbs, onion, lemon-pepper seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic salt in a small bowl.
• Clean cauliflower and broccoli and cut into florets. Cut broccoli stems into thick slices. Place each vegetable into its own 1-gallon, resealable plastic bag. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into each bag and 1/2 of the bread crumb mixture. Seal the bags and shake well to ensure vegetables are thoroughly and evenly coated. Set aside for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
• Place vegetables on the prepared pan.
• Roast in the preheated oven until crisp tender, about 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC & LEMON (ITALY)

Steps:

• In a steamer cook the broccoli & cauliflower for 8 minutes or until just tender, then drain & run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again & set aside.
• Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic & cook for 3 minutes, or until it is golden, stirring occasionally.
• Add drained vegetables & turn heat to high, cooking & stirring only when necessary, until vegetables begin to brown.
• Add lemon zest & cook another minute.
• Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil & the lemon juice, then taste & adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.