Description
Cheesy vegetable casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table, packed with delicious veggies and melty cheese that’ll make everyone at the table smile. Creamy, hearty, and simple to prepare, this casserole guarantees happy faces and clean plates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
Cheese and Sauce:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Topping:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Gather your 2 cups broccoli florets, 2 cups cauliflower florets, and 1 cup sliced carrots. Rinse them thoroughly under cool water to remove any dirt.
- Chop your vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout your casserole.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine your prepped vegetables with 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir until your vegetables are completely coated.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter. Transfer your vegetable mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Switch your oven to 350°F and allow it to fully preheat. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup breadcrumbs over the top of your casserole.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown and bubbling top.
- Remove your casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to help the cheese set and allow easier portioning.
Notes
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Consider adding protein like diced chicken or ham to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Fresh vegetables provide the best flavor, but frozen can work in a pinch – just thaw and drain excess moisture before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg