MAKE AHEAD VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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This has been a favourite family recipe for celebration meals. Vegetarian guests appreciate having this served while the rest of us are having turkey or ham. Even family members who do not like vegetables enjoy this dish. If you use dried parsley reduce amount by half. I like it because I can make it a day ahead and reduce the...

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large carrots
1- 2lb bag(s) frozen broccoli and cauliflower (or 1 lb each fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets)
5 Tbsp butter
5 Tbsp flour
2 3/4 c milk (or evaporated milk diluted half with water) - not skim or reduced fat milk
1 Tbsp dijon style mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 c grated cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
TOPPING
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 c dry bread crumbs
1/3 c parmesan cheese, grated
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. A day ahead, slice carrots diagonally 1/4 inch thick.
  • 2. Microwave vegetables until barely tender. Plunge vegetables in cold water to cool quickly. Drain.
  • 3. For sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour and blend until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until smoothly thickened. Stir in mustard, salt, pepper, cheese and parsley.
  • 4. Pour half the sauce into a shallow three-quart casserole. Add cooked vegetables; mix gently, then top with remaining sauce and gently mix again. Cover a refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • 5. For topping: combine topping ingredients, except parsley. Before baking, sprinkle vegetable casserole with topping and bake, covered at 325 degrees F. for one hour (until hot and bubbly). Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Haziz Mataziz
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This vegetable medley is the best!


AH RANA
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This vegetable medley is a must-try!


Ng secintest Gaming
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I would definitely recommend this vegetable medley to anyone.


Amber Lyons
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This vegetable medley is a great addition to any holiday meal.


Gabi Trendz
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I made this vegetable medley for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


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This vegetable medley is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Kesh Kenaz
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Joackim Musafiri
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This vegetable medley is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great side dish for any meal.


Muhammed Aslam
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetables, but this recipe changed my mind. The vegetables were so flavorful and I loved the variety.


Christ Herrera
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.


Sani Shaibu
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I made this vegetable medley for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper!


Hina Khan
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This vegetable medley was a hit at our dinner party! The vegetables were perfectly roasted and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the roasted carrots and parsnips.