Description
A cozy, cheesy bake filled with winter vegetables, perfect for cold nights. This warm dish features broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots in a rich, velvety sauce, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of mixed winter vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
- 1 cup of cream
- 1 cup of grated cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and cut your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. If using frozen vegetables, thaw and drain them well. Grease a baking dish lightly with butter.
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to make a roux. Gradually whisk in the cream and vegetable broth until smooth. Continue whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook the sauce, stirring, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3–5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in half of the grated cheese.
- In a baking dish, layer the mixed vegetables and pour the creamy sauce over them. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top and add optional breadcrumbs. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter before topping the bake. Best served fresh from the oven alongside roast meats or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg