Swiss-Almond Floret Bake -Taste Of Home - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
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.
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\u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. -6.