vegetable casserole
This creamy vegetable casserole is a classic side dish made with mixed veggies in a rich cream sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy French fried onions. Perfect for holiday meals or any family dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 oz mixed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots) Two 12 oz bags
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1 cup milk Whole or 2% milk recommended
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup French fried onions
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Cook the mixed vegetables until tender and pour them into a greased 9-inch deep pie pan or casserole dish.
- While the vegetables cook, make the cream sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and minced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Stir in the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Pour the cream sauce over the cooked vegetables and gently mix until all veggies are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top and bake at 350˚F for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle French fried onions over the casserole and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
This casserole is best served warm and makes a perfect side dish for holiday dinners or family gatherings. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day.