Broccoli And Cauliflower With Horseradish Bread Crumbs Recipes

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.

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR GRATIN WITH HORSERADISH CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
• Cook cauliflower in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain cauliflower well in a colander and transfer to baking dish.
• While cauliflower cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, scallion greens, salt, and pepper, whisking until cheese is melted. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and stir gently to combine.
• Coarsely crumble crackers into a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in horseradish. Pour over crumbs and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over cauliflower.
• Bake gratin until topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On two large baking sheets, toss cauliflower florets, with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine bread and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add breadcrumbs and cook, tossing frequently, until toasted, 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Stir in parsley, thyme leaves, and lemon zest.
• Toss cauliflower with juice of the lemon and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Put broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans and pour enough water into the saucepans to cover the vegetables completely; bring each to a boil and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain each and mix in a 11x7-inch baking dish.
• Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy. Mix mayonnaise, onion, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the eggs; pour over the vegetables. Pour melted butter over the broccoli mixture and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle croutons over the entire dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

COLORFUL VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan; add 1 in. water. Add cauliflower and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-8 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until all the vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt and pepper. Add vegetables; toss to coat., Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter and paprika until crumbly; sprinkle over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.