Easy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is cheesy baked vegetable casserole loaded with fresh or frozen veggies in a creamy sauce. This gluten free, low carb recipe is quick to throw together, plus make-ahead and freezer-friendly!
Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is easy enough to throw together for a weeknight dinner side dish, but also a family favorite at holiday gatherings. It makes a great accompaniment to serve with ham, roast turkey, or baked chicken.
This recipe takes minutes to throw together, but if you are prepping for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter meal, veggie casserole can be refrigerated for a day before baking or frozen.
ingredients needed
- Fresh broccoli florets – substitute frozen California medley or use pre-chopped broccoli florets as a time saver
- Fresh cauliflower florets – substitute frozen California medley or use pre-chopped florets
- Sour cream – regular or light
- Heavy Cream – for best taste, but milk, half and half, or non-dairy milk may be substituted
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese – use freshly grated for best results
- Garlic powder
How to Make Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a baking sheet. Toss to combine and then spread out evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, toss and flip and then bake for 8-10 minutes more, or until barely tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together sour cream, heavy cream, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Add the veggies and stir gently to combine.
- Place in a 2 quart (8X8 inch) baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes longer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Make the recipe in its entirety up to the point of baking the second time. Make sure the vegetables have completely cooled before wrapping securely and storing. Refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and set out the casserole to come to room temperature before baking. Add additional 5-10 minutes baking time, or until dish hot and bubbly throughout.
Yes. Because frozen vegetables can often be purchased as florets, this can also be a time saver for holiday meal prep.
Substitute the fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets with three 12 ounce bags of California medley or a mixture of frozen broccoli and cauliflower.
Thaw the veggies first and skip the initial roasting on a baking sheet with the olive oil. When mixing the veggies in cream sauce add the salt and pepper to the mixture as well, but leave out the olive oil.
Yes. Keep the cheesy creamy sauce the same and use any preferred fresh of frozen vegetables in place of the broccoli and cauliflower.
Yes! Since there are no breadcrumbs or crackers on top broccoli and cauliflower casserole is not only naturally gluten free, but keto and low carb. For another easy, low carb side dish, check out Baked Tomatoes with Cheese!
If you don’t need gluten free casserole you may add breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs), crackers mixed with melted butter, french fried onions, or crushed potato chips (GF). For low carb or keto toppings, try crumbled pork rinds, keto crackers, or chopped nuts.
More gluten free Casserole Recipes
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- Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole – Tender chicken, noodles, and sautéed mushrooms in a creamy wine sauce and topped with golden cheese.
- Easy Cheese Grits Casserole – Perfect comfort side dish for breakfast, brunch, or even a weeknight dinner.
- Mexican Tater Tot Casserole – Creamy seasoned ground beef layered under golden crispy tater tots and lots of gooey melted cheese.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets,
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut in florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cup freshly shredded grated sharp cheddar, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the baking sheet. Toss to combine and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, toss and flip with spatula and then bake for 8-10 minutes more, or until barely tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Grease a 2 quart (8X8 inch) dish and set aside. In a large bowl mix together sour cream, heavy cream, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Add the veggies and stir gently to combine.
- Spread the vegetable mixture into prepared 2 quart baking dish. Top with the remaining ¾ cup cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes longer. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment Needed
Recipe Notes
- Breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs)
- Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter
- French fried onions
- Crushed potato chips (GF)
- Crumbled pork rinds (keto / low carb)
- Chopped nuts (keto / low carb)
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