Description
A comforting and hearty casserole packed with winter vegetables and creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or a blend)
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread crumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, steam the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the steamed vegetables with the cheese sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with optional bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting casserole!
Notes
For a crunchy topping, consider mixing panko bread crumbs with a bit of melted butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: casserole, winter vegetables, comfort food, cheesy, easy recipe, family meal