Best Bacon Creamy Vegetable Medley Recipes

BAKED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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If you get all the chopping done the night before, it's smooth sailing when company arrives the next day. "Just prepare this casserole in advance, and bake at serving time," suggests Linda Vail of Ballwin, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
6 medium carrots, sliced
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup process cheese sauce

Steps:

Place the cauliflower, broccoli and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. , Drain vegetables. In a large bowl, combine soup, milk and cheese sauce. Add vegetables and mushroom mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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Can't decide whether to cook vegetables or pasta for a side dish? Try combining them in this medley. It received rave reviews at our volunteer fire department meeting. Now, I make it for other covered-dish suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cups julienned carrots
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), sliced
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. Repeat with carrots and onion, steaming for 4-5 minutes or until tender. , Place vegetables in a large bowl; add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni. Spoon half into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, cheddar and process cheese. Repeat layers. , Pour cream over the top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.