Description
This Creamy Vegetable Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines a rich cream sauce with a variety of colorful vegetables, all topped with crispy fried onions and melted cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Cream Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, etc.)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups french fried onions
- parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until golden brown, then slowly add cream while stirring. Cook until thickened, then season with salt, peppers, and spices. Remove from heat, whisk in sour cream and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the Casserole: Place frozen vegetables in a baking dish, pour the cream sauce over them, and mix well. Top with fried onions and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
