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.
Rolling Pin to crush the Ritz crackers (or crush in your hands)
1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
1 small bowl
1 fork
Ingredients
24oz. bagfrozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrotsthawed (two 12-ounce bags)
1cupcelerychopped
1/3cuponionchopped
1cupsour cream
1cupsharp Cheddar cheesedivided use
1/4tsp.sea salt
1/8tsp.ground black pepperto taste
2cupcrushed Ritz crackers(measure after crushing)
1/2cupsalted buttermelted (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.