Go Back
–+ servings
Creamy Vegetable Casserole

Creamy Vegetable Casserole That'll Steal the Dinner Show

This Creamy Vegetable Casserole combines tender vegetables with a luscious cheese sauce, perfect for holiday dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 24 oz Mixed Vegetables opt for frozen or 8 cups of fresh, cooked veggies
  • 0.25 cup Butter adds richness to the cream sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Flour thickens the cream sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Onion fresh or dehydrated
  • 1 cup Milk whole or low-fat milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper increase for a spicier kick
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese swap with your favorite cheese variety
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup French Fried Onions provides a crunchy topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • 9-inch pie pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring even baking.
  2. Cook the mixed vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes, then drain and place in a greased pie pan.
  3. Melt ¼ cup of butter in a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 teaspoon of minced onion, whisk until golden.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of milk with continual whisking until the mixture thickens and bubbles gently, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and combined.
  6. Pour the creamy sauce over the cooked vegetables, mixing until well-coated.
  7. Sprinkle 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden edges.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle with ½ cup of French fried onions, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make-ahead tips include refrigerating overnight and extending baking time by 10-15 minutes when serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!