Friday, May 6, 2016

Broccoli and Cauliflower Stuffed Shells

getting more veggies in the kids' bellies..eventhough
my two will eat anything..a cheesy sauce never hurts
to sweeten the deal....there were no leftovers!

 INGREDIENTS:
• 1 c. chopped frozen/fresh broccoli florets
• 1 c. chopped frozen/fresh cauliflower florets
• ¼ c. finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 c. shredded swiss cheese
• 1 c. shredded white cheddar
• ½ c. cream cheese
• ½ c. sour cream
• 1 c. milk
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. nutmeg (trust me)
• parsley (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350℉
1. in a large pot of salted boiling water, prepare
jumbo shells per package directions then drain
& set aside to cool (easier to handle for stuffing)
2. in a saucepan, on medium heat, combine the
swiss, white cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream,
milk, butter, salt, pepper & nutmeg then stir until
melted, smooth & creamy
3. in a pan, heat olive oil on medium-high and
saute the broccoli, cauliflower, onion and garlic
until tender
4. mix a third of the cheese sauce with the
sauteed vegetables
5. pour another third of the sauce in the bottom
of a baking dish large enough to accommodate
the shells
6. divide the broccoli cheese filling, making
sure all the shells are evenly stuffed
7. place stuffed shells in the baking dish & pour
the remaining sauce on top
8. cover & bake the dish for about 20 minutes
9. remove cover then bake for an additional
10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened and
is bubbly & slightly golden on top
10. remove the dish from the oven & let it set
for 15-20 minutes before serving