Dot's Vegetable Casserole

Dot's Vegetable Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for vegetable lovers, combining a medley of vibrant, garden-fresh produce like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms in a rich, homemade cheddar cheese sauce. This hearty casserole features a golden, crispy topping of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan, adding the perfect crunch to every bite. With a creamy roux-based sauce seasoned with garlic and onion powder, this dish is bursting with flavor and texture. Ready in under an hour and ideal for feeding a crowd, this baked vegetable casserole is a delightful side dish or even a satisfying vegetarian main. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks, Dot's Vegetable Casserole makes eating your veggies an irresistible experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and zucchini, and blanch for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, to create a roux.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the blanched vegetables and sliced mushrooms to the cheese sauce. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Pour the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1638.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.2

Total Fat 100.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 267.0mg	0%
Sodium 4392.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 45.1g
Protein 82.3g	0%

Vitamin D 175.0IU	0%
Calcium 1979.2mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 3125.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 26.3%