Description
Vegetable Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that brings together tender rice, melty cheddar cheese, and a medley of vibrant vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this versatile recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen veggies, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Its cheesy goodness appeals to kids and adults alike, while the easy preparation ensures you can whip it up quickly. Whether served as a hearty main course or a delightful side dish, this Vegetable Casserole is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 heaping cups frozen broccoli
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups cooked white long grain rice
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed (about ¾ sleeve)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onions until softened.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic salt, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until smooth. Mix in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add frozen broccoli and mixed vegetables; heat through before removing from heat. Stir in whisked eggs and cooked rice until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to the casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter, then bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg