Vegetable Casserole 🥦🥕🧄
A warm, hearty dish that’s full of vegetables, cheese, and flavorful seasonings—perfect as a side or main dish. Casseroles are versatile, so you can use fresh, frozen, or leftover veggies.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- ½ cup sour cream or cream of mushroom/chicken soup
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C)
2. Prep vegetables
- Steam or blanch firmer vegetables like broccoli and carrots for 3–5 minutes
- Mix all vegetables in a large bowl
3. Make the creamy mixture
- In a bowl, combine sour cream (or cream soup), milk, garlic, onion, cheese, and seasonings
- Pour over vegetables and stir until evenly coated
4. Assemble casserole
- Transfer vegetable mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top
- Optional: sprinkle extra cheese on top
5. Bake
- Bake 25–35 minutes until hot and bubbly
- Top should be golden brown
6. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving
🌟 Tips
- Add protein: Mix in cooked chicken, ham, or turkey to make it a main dish
- Make it ahead: Assemble the casserole and refrigerate, then bake when ready
- Flavor boost: Add herbs like parsley, dill, or chives, or a dash of garlic powder
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