Description
This Creamy Veggie Casserole is like a warm hug on a chilly night. Packed with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, corn, and peas—all baked together in a cheesy, creamy sauce—this dish is pure comfort food. Finished with a crispy fried onion topping, it’s easy to make, filling, and a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of white pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, etc.)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups French fried onions
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. Stir in the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery salt. Remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the frozen cauliflower, broccoli, and mixed vegetables into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Pour the creamy sauce over the veggies and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top, followed by the French fried onions.
8. Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
To make this casserole gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch (use slightly less if using cornstarch). Also, check your brand of French fried onions—some contain gluten, but gluten-free options are available. With these small swaps, you’ll have a cozy, gluten-free comfort dish everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 54 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg