Crispy-Topped Vegetable Casserole
PREP TIME
20 min.
COOK TIME
50 min.
Serving Size
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 mL) each, chopped carrots, cauliflower and broccoli
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) butter, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk
- 6 oz (175 g) brick-style cream cheese (3/4 pkg), cut into cubes
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) fresh bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
Directions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8-cup (2 L) shallow baking dish. |
| 2. | Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 3 inches (7.5 cm) and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and boil gently for 5 minutes or until starting to soften. Add cauliflower, then broccoli; cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and boil gently for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain well and place in buttered dish. |
| 3. | Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over medium heat; sauté onion for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter and stir until melted. Sprinkle in flour, salt, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking, for about 3 minutes or until it’s thick and bubbly. |
| 4. | Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and stir until smooth. Pour over vegetables in the dish and stir gently to coat evenly. Bake for 20 minutes. |
| 5. | Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and golden. |
Recipe and photo are provided by Dairy Farmers of Canada. For more recipe ideas, visit dairygoodness.ca.
Tips
- Be sure to cook the vegetables slightly in boiling water since they will cook further in the sauce in the oven.
- If you want to use frozen vegetables, thaw them, then drain them and skip the second step.
- Reduce the baking time to 15 minutes before adding the topping.
- Use 6 cups (1.5 L) of one of the suggested vegetables and/or add 3 cloves of minced garlic with the onion.
- Variation: use 6 cups (1.5 L) of one of the suggested vegetables and/or add 3 cloves of minced garlic with the onion.
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