BROCCOLI AND CARROT CHEESE BAKE

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A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will please even the pickiest veggie-phobics. It uses vegetables that are available year-round, so it works for Easter as well as winter holiday meals. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups thinly sliced fresh carrots
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
6 cups cubed egg bread

Steps:

Place carrots and broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in vegetables and 1 cup cheese. Gently stir in bread., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.