Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole

Name: Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 24 oz. bag frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots (thawed (two 12-ounce bags)); 1 cup celery (chopped ); 1/3 cup onion (chopped ); 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese (divided use); 1/4 tsp. sea salt; 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper (to taste); 2 cup crushed Ritz crackers ((measure after crushing)); 1/2 cup salted butter (melted (1 stick))

January 12, 2023Teresa Ambra

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Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole is utterly scrumptious. No kidding. This tasty side dish is so wonderful everyone will be coming back for seconds. I used two packages of frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. I added celery, onion, sour cream and Cheddar cheese to give it body and flavor. Then I topped it with a combination of melted butter, Ritz cracker crumbs and more Cheddar cheese. It was sensational to say the least.

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Back in mid November, our Wednesday night community group got together for an early “Thanksgiving” dinner one evening. John made his specialty: Apricot Glazed Ham. I added my favorite: Pineapple Casserole and this Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole. Others brought salads, other side dishes and desserts. It was a fabulous meal where no one went away hungry!

Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole was really ooohed and aawwwed over. Seriously. Who would think that a side dish would get rave reviews? But this tasty side did just that. I’ve actually made this basic recipe several times with different vegetables and each time everyone goes back for seconds.

If you need a side dish for Easter, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day dinners or any company dinner, this wonderful side dish will make everyone happy. It’s a great way to get your kids to enjoy vegetables too.

Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole is perfect for company dinners.

Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots is an unbeatable vegetable combination, in my opinion.

We served it with Apricot Glazed Ham and Pineapple Casserole.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Microwave each package of frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots about five minutes. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Add diced celery, diced onion, shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream and salt and pepper.

Stir ingredients well to combine..

Spoon vegetable mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.

Combine melted butter, Ritz cracker crumbs and remaining Cheddar Cheese.

Sprinkle Ritz Cracker crumb topping evenly over top of casserole.

Bake casserole at 300 degrees for 30-40 minutes until the casserole starts bubbling on the sides and crumbs become golden brown.

Serve! We enjoyed this tasty casserole with Apricot Glazed Ham and Pineapple Casserole. Yum!

Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole is also great for holiday dinners like Thanksgiving or Christmas, or Easter, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

For our holiday dinner, we served this tasty side dish with Apricot Glazed Ham and Pineapple Casserole.

Here’s the recipe.

CHEESY BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT CASSEROLE

(My own concoction)

Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole

Teresa Ambra

Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole is one of those side dishes where you're going to want seconds! This tasty casserole is perfect for holiday or company dinners. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies! This cheesy casserole has a Ritz Cracker topping that puts this vegetable side dish over the top.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Side Dish, Veggies

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

1 two-quart casserole baking dish
1 mixing bowl
1 wooden spoon
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Rolling Pin to crush the Ritz crackers (or crush in your hands)
1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
1 small bowl
1 fork

Ingredients

24 oz. bag frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots thawed (two 12-ounce bags)
1 cup celery chopped
1/3 cup onion chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese divided use
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper to taste
2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (measure after crushing)
1/2 cup salted butter melted (1 stick)

Instructions

Microwave each bag of vegetables about 5 minutes on high.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed vegetables with celery, onion, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour mixture into greased 2 qt. casserole dish.
Combine melted butter, Ritz cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese in a small bowl with a fork.
Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly on top of vegetable layer.
Bake at 300 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Notes

NOTE: The original recipe calls for mayonnaise instead of sour cream. My husband doesn’t normally care for mayonnaise cooked in a recipe. I usually substitute sour cream instead.

NOTE: This can be baked at a higher temperature if you are trying to cook several casseroles at once. Adjust time accordingly.

NOTE: I have also prepared this casserole up to the point of baking and refrigerated it for several hours. If baking cold, it will take longer to bake. Adjust cooking time according.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4041IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 1mg

Keyword breakfast casserole, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, holiday side dish, mixed vegetables, side dish, vegetable

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Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies! I served it with Apricot Glazed Ham and Pineapple Casserole.

This side dish is so fantastic, you’ll be amazed when everyone goes back for seconds!

While I served Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrot Casserole with Apricot Glazed Ham and Pineapple Casserole, this side dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, beef, chicken, pork or fish.

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10 Comments

Gabbalee

October 15, 2024 at 9:31 am

This Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrot Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner.

1. Teresa Ambra
  
  October 16, 2024 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
Maxiwala

September 14, 2024 at 5:02 am

It sounds and looks tasty. It is good meal for evening cravings….

1. Teresa Ambra
  
  September 14, 2024 at 5:41 pm
  
  It’s been a family favorite for decades. Great for the holidays too.
  
candy clicker

May 13, 2024 at 10:26 pm

To make this a full dinner, I’m going to add some leftover chicken!

1. Teresa Ambra
  
  May 14, 2024 at 4:43 pm
  
  Would probably be delicious that way!
  
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April 25, 2024 at 10:50 pm

Does anyone think this would taste good without onions? My family hates them. Even if they are in tiny chunks.

1. Teresa Ambra
  
  April 27, 2024 at 10:11 am
  
  If you don’t like onions, I’d just leave them off. If you want a little more flavor, you might try adding leeks.
  
Dianne

January 13, 2023 at 7:45 pm

I’m going to add leftover chicken for a complete meal!

1. Teresa
  
  January 14, 2023 at 4:25 pm
  
  Hi Diane. What a fantastic idea! I bet it’s terrific that way.

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