Cheesy Broccoli Tater-Topped Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli Tater-Topped Casserole
3.7 (3 ratings)
Cheesy broccoli and cauliflower casserole gets topped with tots and baked until golden for a crunchy, fun, kid and adult-friendly holiday side dish. Tip: Use frozen veggies to cut down on prep time.Recipe courtesy of McCormick
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
55
minutes
Servings
14
Cheesy Broccoli Tater-Topped Casserole
Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick perfect pinch italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon mccormick black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1-1/4 cup milk
  • 4 ounce (1/2 package) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound frozen fried potato nuggets
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat.
  5. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
  6. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper.
  7. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  8. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted.
  9. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat.
  10. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle evenly with Cheddar cheese.
  12. Top with potato nuggets.
  13. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through and potato nuggets are golden brown and crispy.