Swiss-Almond Floret Bake -Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

TOPPING

• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. 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. 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. 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.