Absolutely 😋 — vegetable casserole is a hearty, versatile dish that’s perfect as a side or even a main. Here’s a simple, colorful recipe that’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor.
🥦 Vegetable Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for breadcrumb topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
2️⃣ Prepare vegetables
- Steam or boil broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots until slightly tender (3–5 min)
- Drain and place in the baking dish
- Add corn, bell peppers, and onion
3️⃣ Make the sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- Stir in flour to form a roux (paste)
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Cook 3–5 min until slightly thickened
- Stir in ½ cup cheese
4️⃣ Combine & top
- Pour sauce over vegetables and mix gently
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
- Optional: mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over for a crunchy topping
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Optional: broil 2–3 min for a golden crust
6️⃣ Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add protein: cooked chicken, sausage, or beans
- Make it creamy: add ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese to the sauce
- Spice it up: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika
- Make it lighter: use low-fat milk and skip breadcrumbs
It’s a flexible, crowd-pleasing dish that works for holidays, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
If you want, I can also give a 15-minute version with frozen vegetables and a simple cream-of-soup shortcut that’s super quick for busy nights.
Do you want me to do that?
