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Vegetable Casserole Recipe

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This hearty Vegetable Casserole combines a creamy mushroom soup base with vibrant frozen vegetables, cheddar cheese, and rice, baked to perfection with a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for a nutritious family meal or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 heaping cups frozen broccoli
  • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Seasonings & Toppings

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers for topping
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
  2. Sauté Onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the small diced yellow onion and sauté until it softens and becomes translucent, enhancing the dish’s flavor.
  3. Create Sauce Base: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic salt, salt, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper into the pot with onions. Mix thoroughly until well combined to form a creamy sauce.
  4. Melt Cheese: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce mixture and stir until the cheese fully melts into the sauce, giving it a rich texture.
  5. Add Vegetables: Mix frozen broccoli and frozen mixed vegetables into the cheesy sauce. Stir until the mixture is heated through, blending the flavors evenly.
  6. Incorporate Eggs and Rice: Whisk the two large eggs in a separate bowl, then stir them into the vegetable mixture along with the cooked rice. This will help bind the casserole together.
  7. Prepare Casserole Dish: Lightly grease a casserole dish. Transfer the vegetable and rice mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese (about 7 oz) evenly on top.
  8. Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with foil. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the casserole to set and flavors to meld.
  9. Add Topping: While the casserole is baking, combine crushed Ritz crackers with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. After the initial 20 minutes of baking, remove the foil and sprinkle the buttered cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
  10. Bake Uncovered: Return the casserole to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crispy, finishing the dish to perfection.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh vegetables for frozen if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Using low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese can make the casserole lighter.
  • Ensure the rice is fully cooked before mixing into the casserole for the best texture.
  • Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.
  • This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if chilled.

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