Cheesy Mixed Vegetable Bake

Cheesy Mixed Vegetable Bake

from 12tomatoes.com
75 min

This Cheesy Mixed Vegetable Bake is filled with tender vegetables and a creamy sauce for the perfect side dish to almost any meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¾ cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon large grain mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch white pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Add vegetables to pot of boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes then place veggies into bowl of cold water while you make the sauce. Drain vegetables well and set aside.

  2. 2

    In saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until golden and thick, 1-2 minutes. Preheat oven to 375˚F.

  3. 3

    Whisk in ¼ cup milk at a time, breaking up lumps as you go. After all milk has been whisked in remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

  4. 4

    Drain vegetables and pour them into a 9”x13” baking dish. Cover with sauce. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top. When done vegetables should be fork tender. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.