Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
You can include diced carrots, as well, or any other hardy vegetables such as celery, that won’t wilt during the baking process.
You can use frozen vegetables but you would need to thaw and drain them a little before baking. Otherwise, add 5 to 10 to the baking time. and cut a little on the sour cream to avoid the dish getting too watery.
This casserole recipe can be made with all cauliflower or all broccoli or any combination of the two.
Other great cheeses for this cauliflower broccoli casserole are Gouda and Gruyere. Feel free to mix them up and have fun!
Glass or pyrex is usually your best choice when baking a casserole. They take longer to heat up, but transmit heat very well and get super hot.
HOW TO MAKE THE BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE AHEAD
To make this loaded casserole ahead of time, prepare as directed up to step 5 and store everything covered in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking, cover with foil and bake the broccoli cauliflower casserole as directed.
HOW LONG TO KEEP THE LOADED CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
You can store any casserole leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy them within two to three days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave uncovered so the vegetables don’t get mushy. If you need to keep the casserole leftovers longer, freeze in a freezer container and keep for up to two to three months.
LOADED CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH BACON
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