Cheesy Baked Vegetable Casserole

This Cheesy Baked Vegetable Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Loaded with a mix of vegetables, creamy soup, and tangy sour cream, this casserole is topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and crispy French fried onions for an irresistible crunch. The savory blend of spices and garlic adds a rich flavor to the creamy base, making it a perfect way to enjoy vegetables in a hearty and satisfying way. It’s an easy recipe that comes together quickly and can be served as a main or side dish.

Ingredients:

  • 30 oz. bag frozen California vegetables, thawed
  • 21 oz. condensed cream of chicken soup (two 10.5 oz. cans)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 6 oz. can French fried onions

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Mix the casserole base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Add the vegetables: Fold in the thawed California vegetables, ensuring they are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
  4. Layer the casserole: Pour the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  5. Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges are bubbling.
  6. Add the topping: After the casserole has baked for 25-30 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the French fried onions evenly over the top. Place the casserole back in the oven and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are crunchy and have turned a golden brown color.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to sit for a few minutes to cool slightly before serving.  This dish pairs well with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or can be enjoyed as a main course on its own.

Conclusion:

This Cheesy Baked Vegetable Casserole is a comforting, creamy dish that delivers both flavor and texture in every bite. The mix of vegetables coated in a rich, cheesy sauce and topped with crispy French fried onions is the ultimate comfort food. Whether served as a side or the main course, it’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy vegetables, and it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Cheesy Baked Vegetable Casserole

The Cheesy Baked Vegetable Casserole is acreamy and flavorful dish made with thawed vegetables, a creamy soup mixture,and topped with melted cheese and crispy French fried onions. This easy-to-makecasserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 30 oz. bag frozen California vegetables thawed
  • 21 oz. condensed cream of chicken soup two 10.5 oz. cans
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 6 oz. can French fried onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • Mix the casserole base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Add the vegetables: Fold in the thawed California vegetables, ensuring they are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
  • Layer the casserole: Pour the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges are bubbling.
  • Add the topping: After the casserole has baked for 25-30 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the French fried onions evenly over the top. Place the casserole back in the oven and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are crunchy and have turned a golden brown color.
  • Serve and enjoy: Take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to sit for a few minutes to cool slightly before serving. This dish pairs well with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or can be enjoyed as a main course on its own.
Keyword Cheesy vegetable casserole

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