Creamy Vegetable Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners
A creamy and cheesy vegetable casserole perfect for cozy family dinners, featuring broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots in a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Steam broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots until just tender.
- Melt butter in a pan, sauté garlic, then whisk in flour. Slowly add milk and cream, stirring until thick.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Mix veggies with the sauce, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg