Description
Vegetable Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that brings together an array of colorful vegetables, creamy textures, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this casserole is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare ahead of time. It combines frozen broccoli and mixed vegetables with a rich base of cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and cooked rice, creating a delicious meal that everyone will love. Whether served as a side or as a main dish with a fresh salad, this Vegetable Casserole is sure to impress your guests while providing nutritious benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 heaping cups frozen broccoli
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers for topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic salt, salt, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper until well combined.
- Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add frozen broccoli and mixed vegetables; stir until heated through.
- Incorporate whisked eggs and cooked rice into the mixture.
- Pour into a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil; sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter on top.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg