Best Cheesy Garden Casserole Recipes

CHEESY GARDEN CASSEROLE

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We could make a meal just from this yummy casserole! We aren't veggie-sauruses, but this is so good you just can't believe it. You could always add some grilled chicken.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups broccoli, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1 cup julienne sliced carrot
1 cup zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 cup cut green beans
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Steps:

Cook veggies in salted water until tender, 5-7 minutes; drain.
Put cooked rice in bottom of 9X13 baking dish.
Place veggies over rice. Cover with marinara sauce. Cover with foil and bake 375°F 30 minutes.
Combine cheeses, spread over top. Place back in oven for 5 minutes or so, until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 663, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10, Protein 13.9

CHEESY GARDEN CASSEROLE

Cheesy Garden Casserole image

I've been making this casserole since the 80's. Amazingly enough, even the kids would ask for it! And it always goes over well at our potlucks, too!

Provided by Chef Potpie (Laurel)

Categories Side Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups broccoli, 1 inch pieces
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 cup cut green beans
1 16 oz can(s) marinara sauce
1 cup sharp cheese, grated
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Cook veggies in simmering salted water until tender, 5-7 minutes; drain.
2. Place cooked rice in bottom of sprayed 9X13 baking dish.
3. Place vegetables over rice. Cover with marinara sauce. Cover with foil and bake 375°F 30 minutes.
4. Combine cheeses, spread over top. Place back in oven for 5 - 8 minutes or so, until cheese has melted.

CHEESY GARDEN CASSEROLE

Cheesy Garden Casserole image

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups instant rice
1 pound summer squash or zucchini
1 pound broccoli or cauliflower
1 (15 1/2-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup water
1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded (4 oz.)
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded (4 oz.)

Steps:

In a 2-quart glass casserole, place rice. Cut vegetables into 1- to 2-inch slices or pieces. Place over rice.Pour sauce and water over vegetable mixture. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, piercing to allow steam to escape. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) for 14 to 16 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.Remove plastic wrap from casserole. Sprinkle cheeses over the vegetables. Cover with a foil tent and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove foil and microwave at 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes to reheat and melt cheese before serving.

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