This delicious side dish is perfect for any meal. It has 7 grams of protein per serving and 4 grams of fat per serving.
What vegetables can I use in this vegetable bake
This vegetable dish is made with frozen carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. It pairs well with creamy cheese. Before adding frozen vegetables to the baking dish, they must be thawed. The vegetable bake will not get too soggy if they are drained in a large colander for at most 15 minutes.
How to Make a Cheesy Vegetable Bread
This simple side dish can be prepared for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with many main dishes, including Crispy Roast Chicken, Mustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin, Rosemary-&-Garlic-Basted Sirloin Steak, and 20-Minute Honey-Glazed Salmon.
When paired with Mushroom rice, Herbed lemon Orzo, and Couscous with Chickpea Salad, cheesy vegetable bakes can be served as the main course.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2 (16-ounce) boxes of frozen carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, thawed and rinsed (see Tip
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Two tablespoons of all-purpose flour
Two cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
1/2 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cut up and softened
2/3 cup soft whole-wheat bread crumbs (1 slice)
Two tablespoons snipped fresh parsley and/or snipped fresh basil (Optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish square with cooking spray. Place the thawed veggies in the baking dish. Set aside.
Mix evaporated milk with onion, flour, and garlic in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat to thicken and bubble. Turn off the heat. Mix in cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly on the vegetables. Mix the sauce gently with vegetables. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Add cooking spray to lightly coat the crumbs.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly. Crumbs should be lightly browned. Allow cooling for five minutes before serving. Sprinkle with basil and/or parsley if desired.
Equipment
2-quart square baking dish
Tip
Place vegetables in a colander or place them in the fridge overnight. Run cool water over vegetables. Allow draining for 15 minutes.
