Description
This Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake is a comforting dish featuring tender broccoli and cauliflower florets mixed with smoky sausage and creamy cheese. It’s perfect as a hearty side dish or a light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- ½ pound cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (Polish or Andouille), sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cut into cubes
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or substitute with plain yogurt or sour cream)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Set aside.
2. Prepare Vegetables:
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
3. Cook Aromatics:
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 15 seconds.
4. Brown Sausage:
- Add the smoked sausage to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring frequently.
5. Combine Ingredients:
- Transfer the cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and sausage mixture to the prepared baking dish.
6. Make the Creamy Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
7. Mix and Bake:
- Stir the cream cheese mixture into the broccoli and sausage mixture in the baking dish until well combined. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
8. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- Ensure vegetables are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the bake.
- Use pre-shredded cheese to save time.
- Customize with your favorite type of sausage for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes