Cheesy Veggie Bake is a warm, comforting oven dish packed with mixed vegetables and covered in a creamy, melted cheese sauce. It’s simple, filling, and perfect as a side dish or light main meal.
👥 Serves
4 people
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
🕒 Bake Time
25–30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
45 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Baking dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Oven
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Fresh vegetables give best texture
- Cheddar gives strong cheesy flavor
- Milk should be warm for smooth sauce
- Do not overcook vegetables before baking
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Vegetables
- Lightly steam or boil vegetables for 3–4 minutes
- Drain and set aside
2. Make Cheese Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute
- Slowly add milk while whisking
- Cook until thickened
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder
3. Assemble
- Place vegetables in baking dish
- Pour cheese sauce over them
- Mix gently
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Calcium: High
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook vegetables before baking
- Use a mix of cheeses for richer flavor
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for crispy top
- Add breadcrumbs for extra crunch
🔄 Variations
🥓 Cheesy Veggie Bake with Bacon
- Add cooked bacon pieces
🍗 Chicken Veggie Bake
- Add shredded chicken
🌶️ Spicy Version
- Add chili flakes or jalapeños
🥦 Healthy Version
- Use low-fat cheese and milk
https://ps.upmostseax.com/iFUnjCda1ej0F/145064
