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Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole

Cozy Up with This Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole

This Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole is a delightful blend of roasted vegetables and velvety cheese sauce, perfect for winter nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Cauliflower Florets or substitute with Brussels sprouts or butternut squash
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets or swap with green beans or zucchini
  • 2 cups Sliced Carrots or replace with parsnips or sweet potatoes
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or half-and-half or plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or substitute with Gruyere or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan alternative
Seasonings & Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic for more flavor
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg or omit or use cinnamon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Breadcrumbs optional, use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley for garnish, omit if unavailable

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Chop the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots, then steam for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour to create a roux and cook until light golden.
  4. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, cooking until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, pepper, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses until melted.
  6. Combine vegetables with cheese sauce in a large bowl.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and optionally top with breadcrumbs.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes if desired.
  9. Let cool for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

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