Best Grandmas California Blend Veg Casserole Recipes

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CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE BAKE



California Vegetable Bake image

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

CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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I call this a California casserole because that is where I was living when I first made it, and I use the frozen California mix vegetables in it.

Provided by annconnolly

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Par-boil frozen vegetables.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Whisk in flour, do not brown.
  • And add milk, continue to stir.
  • Dice cream cheese and slowly add to mixture. Do not boil.
  • Continue stirring until mix is smooth.
  • Place vegetables in a greased baking dish.
  • Pour sauce over veggies.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and if you like, you can now add a bread crumb topping.
  • Bake at 350°F 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 264.8, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8.5

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.

CHEESY CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES



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A baked cheesy casserole with a crumb topping over colorful vegetables. Great as a side dish with any meal. You can vary the veggies if you like. From Taste of Home magazine.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (16 ounce) packages california-blend frozen vegetables
8 ounces processed cheese (velveeta)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup crushed butter flavored cracker (about 13)

Steps:

  • Prepare vegetables according to package directions and drain.
  • Place half in an ungreased 11 x 7 baking dish.
  • In small saucepan, combine cheese and 4 T butter.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until melted.
  • Pour half over vegetables.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Melt remaining butter and toss with cracker crumbs.
  • Sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

CROCK POT CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE



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Make and share this Crock Pot California Vegetable Cheese Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (can use frozen chopped onion)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup chopped pimiento, drained
1 1/2 cups cubed velveeta light processed cheese

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray.
  • In prepared container, combine thawed vegetables & onion.
  • Add mushroom soup, pimiento & cheese.
  • Hint: Thaw vegetables by placing them in a colander and rinsing them under hot water for one minute.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Cover & cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Mix well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.7, Sodium 80.3, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.2

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