Description
A delightful medley of fresh vegetables enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Steam the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the steamed vegetables with the cheese sauce in a casserole dish.
- If desired, top with breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, swap cheese and milk for plant-based alternatives. You can also add spices or different vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg