Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake
Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake pairs tender florets with a rich, creamy egg and cheddar base, then finishes with a buttery crust of seasoned croutons that bakes up crisp and golden. It’s comforting and hearty with a balance of creamy, cheesy interior and crunchy topping—perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a holiday side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Put the broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans, cover with water, and bring to a boil; cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain them and spread them in an 11x7-inch baking dish.
- 3
Beat the eggs in a bowl until creamy. Mix in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, the mayonnaise, and the onion; pour the mixture over the vegetables. Drizzle the melted butter on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Evenly scatter the crushed croutons on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 762.08 kcal High 38%
- Protein 22.15 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 60.47 g 22%
- Total Fat 51.57 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 19.01 g High 95%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.03 mg High 52%
- Sodium 1140.76 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 272.28 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 3.77 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 437.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 19.76 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.57 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Butter, Cauliflower Florets, and Croutons. Each serving provides about 762.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Butter, Cauliflower Florets, Croutons, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 762.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 762.08 calories and 22.15 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1140.76 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.01 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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