★★★★★ | Garlicky and Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake

★★★★★ | Garlicky and Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake
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^^ CLICK TO SEE FULL RECIPES ^^ Garlicky and Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake – A lighter version of everyone’s favorite rich and cheesy cauliflower broccoli bake! #cauliflower #broccoli #vegetarian #sidedish | #let'scooking

Prep time: 00:10
Cook time: 00:30
Total time: 00:40

Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound broccoli florets
1 pound cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons STAR Signature Series Garlic Flavored Olive Oil , divided
1 large onion , sliced
2 garlic cloves , minced
salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese , divided
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 can (12 ounces) fat free evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika , or to taste
1/4 cup low fat part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F.
Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of a square baking dish; spread it around and set aside.
In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of salted water to a boil.
Add the broccoli and cauliflower;

cover and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

Drain the vegetables in a colander and set aside.

Wipe out the skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and continue to stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add broccoli and cauliflower to the skillet.

Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Remove from heat and transfer the vegetables to previously prepared baking dish; set aside.

Wipe the skillet and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, corn starch, evaporated milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until melted and thickened; about 2 minutes.

Pour cheese sauce over broccoli and cauliflower; stir to combine.

Sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top and bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.