VEGETABLE BAKE

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This is a favorite of mine every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was always a sure fire way to get me to eat more veggies.

Provided by PiceSeasGirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large carrots, Sliced Diagonally
1 1/2 lbs broccoli, Chopped
1 medium cauliflower head, Chopped
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 3/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Can use regular mustard)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Grated
2 tablespoons parsley, Chopped
2 tablespoons butter, Melted
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
2 tablespoons parsley, Chopped

Steps:

  • Slice carrots diagonally (Circles on an angle) ¼ inch thick.
  • Cut off broccoli stems and peel the steams smooth.
  • Cut the stems into thick circles, slice large broccoli flowerettes in half lengthwise through steams.
  • Break cauliflower into flowerettes - cut large ones lengthwise through steams.
  • Arrange Carrots, broccoli steams and cauliflowerettes in a steamer and steam over boiling water for 9 minutes or until tender.
  • For Sauce: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, stir in flour and blend until smooth.
  • Gradually add in the milk.
  • Cook - stirring constantly until smoothly thickened.
  • Stir in Mustard, Salt, Pepper, Cheese, and parsley.
  • Pour half the sauce into a 3 Quart casserole dish.
  • Add cooked vegetables; mix gently then top with remaining sauce and gently mix again.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Topping: For topping combine all ingredients except parsley.
  • Before baking - Sprinkle with topping and bake covered at 325º F for approximately 1 hour or until hot and bubbly in the center.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.9, Fat 45.3, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 1285.1, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 10.9, Protein 32.5

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