Best Cheesy California Vegetables Recipes

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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

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.

CHEESY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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Full of veggies, cheddar cheese, and creamy soup, this Cheesy Vegetable Casserole is sure to be a family favorite!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound Great Value Green Beans ((frozen))
½ pound frozen broccoli and cauliflower mixture
1 can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup milk (or water)
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
4 ounces French's Crispy Onions (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook green beans and broccoli and cauliflower until tender crisp, per package directions.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix green beans, broccoli and cauliflower, soup, garlic powder, milk, 1 ½ cups cheese, and half of the crispy onions. Pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Top with remaining crispy onions and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 1164 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MIMI'S EXCELLENT CHEESY VEGETABLES



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This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It was the best way to get her kids to eat their vegetables. Now my sister-in-law and I take turns making this for every holiday meal.

Provided by Busy Mom 628

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen vegetables (I like broccoli or broccoli cauliflower carrot mix)

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
  • Add soup and cheez whiz.
  • Cook until cheez whiz melts.
  • Pour vegetables into a 9x13 oven dish or baking pan.
  • Pour Cheez/soup mixture over top of vegetables.
  • Cook at 350F for about 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

COLORFUL VEGGIE BAKE



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It's impossible to resist this cheesy casserole with a golden crumb topping sprinkled over colorful vegetables. A versatile side that goes with any meat, Mom has relied on this favorite to round out many family meals. For a taste twist, try varying the veggies. -Lisa Radelet, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 13 crackers)

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetables according to package directions; drain. Place half in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine cheese and 4 tablespoons butter; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Pour half over vegetables. Repeat layers., Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This vegetable dish is so easy and so good. It can be made early and baked later. You can also double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Provided by Toni

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅓ cup sour cream
1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE BAKE



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California vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower) covered with easy cream and cheese sauce topped with Ritz® crackers. Very easy and always a big hit.

Provided by TERILY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (20 ounce) bags California-blend frozen vegetables
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup melted butter
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add frozen vegetables, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a baking dish.
  • Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl; pour over vegetables. Stir crackers and melted butter in another bowl and sprinkle over vegetables.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 429.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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