Swiss-Almond Floret Bake -Taste of Home

nicoleingermantown's Note:

From Taste of Home Dec-Jan 2008

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• ½ cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper

TOPPING

• ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup sliced almonds , toasted
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower and broccoli; return to a boil. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. In another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the cheese, jam, curry, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
3. Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. -6.

Reviews

[WiGal]

Outstanding company food! Unique. I cut this in half, made as posted, and divided it between 2 ramekins. I love curry and there is just a bare hint of it and the apricot is also nice. Thank you for posting. Made for Let's P-A-R-T-Y.

[westtextazzy]

Delicious and decadent. This is a nice way to dress up ordinary veggies. Nice presentation for the buffet at Thanksgiving or Christmas. I have made this twice. The first time I made it exactly as written. The next time I added orange marmelade and 1 t orange zest. With the orange flavor, it makes it a more festive side. Thanks for posting this delicious recipe!