Here’s a comforting, hearty recipe for a Vegetable Casserole—perfect as a side dish or a light main meal.
🥦 Vegetable Casserole
Ingredients (4–6 servings):
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup (or homemade cream sauce)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare vegetables
- Steam or blanch broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil until soft.
- Make the casserole mixture
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, steamed veggies, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and half the shredded cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve
- Let it cool slightly, then serve as a side dish or light main meal.
✨ Tips
- Add cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a more filling casserole.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste.
- Mix in herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
If you want, I can give a “cheesy loaded vegetable casserole” version with extra layers of flavor and a crunchy topping that’s perfect for family dinners.
