Description
A comforting and delicious casserole made with tender vegetables enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce, perfect for cold winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the steamed vegetables with the cheese sauce in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cozy winter dish!
Notes
For sugar substitutes, consider using sugar-free alternatives like stevia, monk fruit, or allulose for those watching their sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg