Contributed By: jtown80 McCormick.com
This creamy casserole can be made a day ahead, refrigerated and then baked just before dinner. Using frozen vegetables makes this dish a cinch.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Ingredients
1/2 cup Plain unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup Plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Italian Seasoning, divided or 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salt Free Italian Seasoning, divided
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
2 tablespoons Butter
1 Large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons Flour
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 1/4 cups Milk
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, cut-up
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix bread crumbs, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, butter, and 1/2 tsp seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside, cut up any large florets into bite size pieces.
Melt next 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over med heat. Add onion cook 5 mins until tender.
Stir in flour, remaining tsp seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk and cook until bubbly and thickened. Add cream cheese, remaing 1/4 cup Parmesan and cook until cream cheese melts. Add vegetables, toss to coat.
Spoon into 2 quart baking dish, sprinkle with crumb mix.
Bake 40 mins or until heated thru and browned lightly
Cook's Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Unbaked casserole may be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bake as directed.
Flavor Variation: Substitute 1 teaspoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Lemon & Pepper Seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves for the Italian Seasoning
Nutrition Information
Calories: 179
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Total Fat: 11g
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Carbohydrates: 13g
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Protein: 7g
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Fiber: 3g