Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole

A beautiful dish to serve. Can be prepared early in the day (or even a day ahead) so that the flavours blend and the topping mellows. Bake just before serving

Ingredients

1 cup fresh broccoli florets

1 cup fresh cauliflower florets

1/2  cup of mayonnaise
1/2  can cream of mushroom (or chicken, broccoli, celery) soup, undiluted

1/2  cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4  cup butter, melted
1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

Preparation

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.     Cook vegetables in boiling water, until tender

3.     Drain vegetables thoroughly

4.     Distribute vegetables in 11 x 7 casserole dish

5.     Combine the mayonnaise, soup and ¼ cup of grated cheese in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture evenly over vegetables

6.     Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and level gently with the back of a spoon

7.     Pour melted butter over entire top of casserole

8.     Distribute crushed crackers over melted butter

9.     Bake for 15-18 minutes