Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets; cook for 3 minutes until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat cooking spray or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
- Stir in sliced chicken sausage and cook for 3 minutes until browned. Remove from heat.
- Transfer drained broccoli, cauliflower, and sausage mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed cream cheese, plain yogurt, 1 cup shredded cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the broccoli, cauliflower, and sausage in the baking dish. Stir gently to combine everything evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake as a main dish or a delicious side.
WW Points Calculation:
- Broccoli (1 lb): 0 pts
- Cauliflower (½ lb): 0 pts
- Cooking spray (1 teaspoon): 0 pts (or olive oil: 1 pt)
- Yellow onion (1 small): 0 pts
- Garlic (3 cloves): 0 pts
- Chicken sausage (12 oz): 12 pts (or vegetable alternative: 0 pts)
- Reduced-fat cream cheese (8 oz): 4 pts
- Plain low-fat yogurt (½ cup): 2 pts
- Reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese (2 cups): 8 pts
- Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons): 0 pts
- Salt and black pepper: 0 pts
Total Points: 26 pts
Servings: 6
Per Serving: 4.33 pts
Nutrition Information (Approximate per Serving):
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
