BAKED VEGGIE CASSEROLE

Baked Veggie Casserole image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c butter, divided
1 c chopped onions
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/3 c panko bread crumbs
4 c cooked mixed vegetables of choice
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
3/4 to 1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350^. Melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter over medium high heat in a 10-inch skillet and cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs, seasoned salt, and Italian seasonings; cook stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes; remove and place in a bowl.
2. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet and add the vegetables; toss to coat- add more butter if desired, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper,the sugar and lemon juice. Pour half the mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish. Sprinkle with half the the cheese and 1/2 the crumb mixture. Repeat with remaining veggies-then cheese and crumbs.
3. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted about 20-25 minutes. Note: If using frozen vegetables be sure to thaw first. And drain canned vegetable if using those.