Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly steam the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the steamed vegetables with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overcook the vegetables; they should remain slightly firm. Consider garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: vegetable casserole, creamy casserole, winter vegetables, healthy casserole