Description
A creamy, cheesy vegetable casserole with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This dish combines roasted broccoli, carrots, and onions in a rich cheddar sauce, making it a perfect comfort food for potlucks or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and onions, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add broccoli and garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted. Add Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables with the cheese sauce in a large bowl.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Toss panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs for gluten-free alternatives. Grate your own cheese for a smoother sauce. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated, adding 10-15 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
Keywords: vegetable casserole, comfort food, potluck side dish, cheesy broccoli, easy dinner, gluten-free option