Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole
A hearty and comforting casserole packed with fresh winter vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly steam the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots until they are tender but still crisp.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the flour.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the sauce.
- Combine the steamed vegetables with the cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This versatile casserole can be served as a main course or a side dish. Feel free to swap out vegetables or cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg