Cheesy Broccoli And Cauliflower

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Great way to dress up veggies!!

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Steps

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Cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets , discarding outer leaves and stems.

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You should have about 8 cups broccoli florets and 4 cups cauliflower.

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In a large pot , bring 8 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Add cauliflower.

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Cook 2 minutes.

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Add broccoli.

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Cook an additional 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.

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Drain.

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While vegetables are cooking , make cheese sauce:.

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In a medium-size saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.

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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

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Gradually whisk in the milk.

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Continue to whisk until smooth.

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Bring to a boil.

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Remove from heat and stir in cheese , mustard , chiles , hot-pepper sauce and salt.

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Stir until smooth.

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If a thinner sauce is desired , stir in a few more tablespoons of milk.

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To serve , place vegetables in large serving dish and pour cheese sauce over the top.

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Serve immediately.

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Do ahead: cook vegetables , rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

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Drain and refrigerate.

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Prepare sauce.

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Let cool , then cover and refriger.

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Ingredients

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head broccoli, head cauliflower, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, diced green chilies, hot pepper sauce, salt