Absolutely! A Vegetable Casserole is a classic, versatile, and comforting dish — perfect as a side or even a main if you load it with enough veggies and cheese. Here’s a simple, tasty version:
Easy Vegetable Casserole
Servings: 6–8
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 30–35 min
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (fresh, frozen, or a mix — broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, zucchini, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery/chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (optional, for crunchy topping)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (if using breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine with vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the mixed vegetables with the soup mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Pour into baking dish: Spread evenly.
- Add topping (optional): Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top. Add a little extra cheese if desired.
- Bake: 30–35 minutes, until vegetables are tender and topping is golden.
- Serve hot.
Tips / Variations:
- Swap the cream soup for a homemade white sauce (butter, flour, milk) for a fresher, less processed version.
- Add cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier main dish.
- Toss in cooked chicken, sausage, or tofu to make it a complete meal.
If you want, I can give a “super-easy dump-and-bake” version that uses frozen veggies and skips most prep — ready in about 40 minutes with almost no chopping.
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