Name: Ultimate Vegetable Casserole: 7 Layers of Comfort
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large Yellow Onion (Diced); 2 tablespoons Butter (For sautéing); 1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Or homemade version); ½ cup Milk (Can use plant-based milk); ½ cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt is an alternative); 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Can substitute mozzarella); 2 cups Frozen Broccoli (Fresh if pre-steamed); 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Use preferred fresh vegetables); 2 large Eggs (Beaten); 3 cups Cooked White Long Grain Rice (Or quinoa/brown rice for more nutrition); Garlic Salt (To taste); Mustard Powder (To taste); Italian Seasoning (To taste); Black Pepper (To taste); 1 cup Ritz Crackers (Crushed); 3 tablespoons Melted Butter (Can use olive oil); ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

Description

This Ultimate Vegetable Casserole combines creamy cheese and nutritious veggies for a comforting family dinner experience.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large Yellow Onion (Diced)
2 tablespoons Butter (For sautéing)
1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Or homemade version)
½ cup Milk (Can use plant-based milk)
½ cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt is an alternative)
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Can substitute mozzarella)
2 cups Frozen Broccoli (Fresh if pre-steamed)
2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Use preferred fresh vegetables)
2 large Eggs (Beaten)
3 cups Cooked White Long Grain Rice (Or quinoa/brown rice for more nutrition)
Garlic Salt (To taste)
Mustard Powder (To taste)
Italian Seasoning (To taste)
Black Pepper (To taste)
1 cup Ritz Crackers (Crushed)
3 tablespoons Melted Butter (Can use olive oil)
¼ cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced yellow onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic salt, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until combined. Heat briefly until warm.
Fold in the frozen broccoli and frozen mixed vegetables, heating for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the beaten eggs and cooked rice until fully mixed.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Let sit for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 10 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: Vegetable Casserole, Comfort Food, Casserole Recipe