CREAMY VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE

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Absolute comfort food for the vegetarian. Lots of vegetables, covered in a thick, creamy cheese sauce.

Provided by OutRAGme_985

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) packages sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 -2 head cauliflower
2 cups broccoli
2 cups peas
1 green onion, diced

Steps:

In large skillet or stock pot, melt butter over medium high heat.
Add flour and mix until a smooth roux is formed.
Cook and stir roux continuously for 2 minutes.
Add in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine.
Add half-and-half and milk.
Cook and stir continuously until mixture is thickened (8-10 minutes).
Add in sharp cheddar and stir until melted and well mixed.
Remove skillet or pot from burner.
Mix all vegetables into the sauce and stir until fully coated; transfer to greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges and browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1131.7, Fat 82.5, SaturatedFat 51.3, Cholesterol 247.6, Sodium 1470.8, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 52.3