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Creamy, Cheesy Vegetable Bake

April 17, 2015 by Maureen 49 Comments

Creamy, Cheesy Vegetable Bake

Do you have a vegetable side dish that you know will put a smile on your face every time you make it? This creamy, cheesy veggie bake does it for me.

What I like best about this is that it’s made from ingredients I always have in the house. Yes, I used a bag of mixed frozen vegetables.  The sauce is made from butter, flour, cream cheese and cheddar cheese and on top is a bit more cheddar and some French fried onions.

Creamy, Cheesy Vegetable Bake

To you purists out there, my apologies for using store bought ingredients but honestly, don’t we all call on those things from time to time? Our lives are really busy and I’d rather open a bag of frozen veggies than eat McDonald’s when I’m short on time.

Sadly, I had a phone call when I put the onions on and they could have been less brown. Why do people assume that since you work from home you can stop to chat anytime?

I served this dish to a dear friend from Victoria who was up on the coast getting the last few rays of summer sun before heading back to wintery Melbourne.  Before I started the dish I asked if she liked cheese and she said, “Not like all Americans but I like it.”  yeah yeah, whatever.

Creamy, Cheesy Vegetable Bake

She did like cheese so I put the steaks in the sous vide and popped this dish in the oven and dinner was done.  We had chocolate fondants for dessert but I always put those in the oven just before we sit down to eat and they come out piping hot and ready for whipped cream or ice cream. (in this case both)

I used cauliflower, broccoli and carrots along with a chopped onion in the sauce but I would use this sauce on any vegetable I liked. When I children were growing up, I had one that refused to eat vegetables. At. All.  He would, however, eat them if they had a cheese sauce on them because that covered up the taste, he said. Whatever works, I say.

4.9 from 11 reviews
Creamy, Cheesy Vegetable Bake
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
This is the dish I would make so my kids would eat vegetables. We all loved it.
Author: Maureen Shaw
Recipe type: Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 500 grams (1 pound) frozen mixed vegetables
Sauce
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dry herbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ block cream cheese softened and cut into chunks
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup French fried onions
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F
  2. Steam the vegetables according to the package recommendations. They only need to be thawed to work in this recipe. Then place in a casserole dish.
Sauce
  1. Add oil to a skillet and cook the onion until it's translucent, you don't want any color,
  2. Add the butter and when it's fully melted, toss in the flour and stir to cook the flour for a minute or so.
  3. While whisking, add the milk and whisk until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add the cream cheese and the cheddar cheese (reserve a bit of cheddar for the top) and stir until smooth.
  5. Mix in the herbs and then pour over the vegetables. Sprinkle with the reserved grated cheddar and then into the oven for 25 minutes. It should be golden brown.
  6. Add the French fried onions and bake for only five more minutes. Seriously - only five minutes.
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Comments

  1. Gerlinde says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:33 am

    Too bad, this would’ve been the perfect recipe when my niece came to visit me from Germany. She loves everything in cheese sauce. I like it to and I will make it with my favorite veggies. The chrunchy onions look delicious.

    Reply
  2. gloria says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:39 am

    this look perfect and delicious!!

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  3. gloria says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:40 am

    This look absolutely delicious, Love it!

    Reply
  4. Sandra Shaffer says

    April 18, 2015 at 2:13 am

    Looks like you had a wonderful dinner! I’m hapoy to take John’s cheesy portion!

    Reply
  5. Cecilia says

    April 18, 2015 at 2:26 am

    Sometimes it’s almost frightening how life gives answers to actual questions. I was just wondering this morning what kind of vegetable dish I should make, and now! Here I am and you give me the best recipe I can think of. Great! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!

    Reply
  6. mira says

    April 18, 2015 at 2:27 am

    Looks cheesy and delicious Maureen! I’ve been making something very similar, but with cauliflower. Will try it with mixed veggies, I’m sure it tastes amazing! Pinned!

    Reply
  7. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    April 18, 2015 at 3:06 am

    I love the way you think Maureen. Cheesy goodness with less work is always a welcome event at our house. My husband adores those onions – he throws extra cans of the stuff in our cart. One of my brothers always calls me during the holidays and it is usually on the night I make fudge. I can’t take his calls while making candy because it always messes up. I want to work from home too! Have a lovely weekend.

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  8. RunninSrilankan Shashi says

    April 18, 2015 at 3:21 am

    What a orgasmic way to get your kids to eat their veggies! This looks wonderful, Maureen! And, last time I spoke with someone about frozen veggies, I was told that at times, they can be healthier than the stuff sitting out in the produce dept.

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  9. Judy @Savoring Today says

    April 18, 2015 at 3:55 am

    “Our lives are really busy and I’d rather open a bag of frozen veggies than eat McDonald’s when I’m short on time.” — every single time. And “Why do people assume that since you work from home you can stop to chat anytime?”… All. The. Time … because writing and cooking isn’t really work is it? Ha!

    Vegetables with cheese sauce is right in line for an American like me. 😉

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  10. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    April 18, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Nothing wrong with using frozen vegs – Maureen – love the addition of the French fried onions.

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  11. Ciao Florentina says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:21 am

    This looks so scrumptious and crispy onions sound good to me! For me the ultimate vegetable dish would have to be a rustic dish of cauliflower with eggs and parsley. I could eat the entire tray myself. I’ll have to give this one a go this week !

    Reply
  12. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:32 am

    Heck, I use some frozen veggies all the time! Peas seem to have a 3 week season, so unless you’re lucky and get fresh, frozen are much better quality. Anyway, this is my kind of dish. Too much cheese? Impossible!

    Reply
  13. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Not big on cheese?!?! I can’t imagine life without it. To each his own I suppose… 🙂

    I’m smitten with this bake, Maureen! You’ve included some of my favorite veggies and lots and lots of cheese. 😉

    Reply
  14. A_Boleyn says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Great looking side dish. I can definitely see the appeal of creamy cheese and crunchy onions.

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  15. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    April 18, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Sounds delicious, Maureen… I keep bags of frozen vegetables in the freezer too. Always good to have them on hand… and they’re nourishing too!

    Reply
  16. Pam says

    April 18, 2015 at 7:59 am

    This has to be delicious! It looks so good and I’d like to dig in right now!

    Reply
  17. Veronica (Roni) says

    April 18, 2015 at 9:50 am

    omg! I am so hungry right now…I need some comfort food.
    Can I make it for breakfast? lol..xx

    Reply
  18. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Yep, this has my name all over it! Who needs meat when you can make cheesy vegetable bakes like this? Just send one over to me piping hot please. Actually, two. Extra cheese in mine please!

    Reply
  19. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Nothing like the comfort of a good, ooey, gooey, cheesy bake Maureen!
    This soooooooooooooooooooo reminds me of childhood and you should see the smile your recipe and photo caused today!

    Reply
  20. mjskit says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    My problem with recipes that call for a French onion topping is that I usually eat all so they never make it to the casserole. 🙂 This is a great way to get your vegetables and lots of vitamins!

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  21. Ala says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Wheeee this is the best! I’m totally on board with you about phone calls. (Okay, so I never have anything “important” happening on my end–but I bet you do!) Thanks for sharing this, I LOVE vegetable bakes, and cheesy ones at that. Saving this, Maureen! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  22. Roberta says

    April 18, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    No cheese for me. I like my veggies plain and simple. I love roasted veggies with just a slight drizzle of EVOO and salt & pepper.

    Reply
  23. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    April 18, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    This would be the perfect way to eat vegetables.

    Reply
  24. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    April 19, 2015 at 2:19 am

    I’ve made something similar a few times in the past, and it’s a winner! I’d love to try your version with the onions. And I always stock frozen veggies in addition to fresh, because they come in handy. I buy separate bags of cauliflower, peas, green beans, spinach and artichoke hearts, since they taste very good frozen.

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  25. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    April 19, 2015 at 2:24 am

    Oh, and I forgot to mention in my earlier comment (not sure if it went through) that when the phone rings while I’m working, I screen my calls. I won’t answer unless it’s a good time to talk. 🙂

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  26. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    April 19, 2015 at 3:20 am

    I am all for kitchen short cuts, you are right sometimes life is so busy you just don’t have time to do everything. I love a creamy cheese sauce over veggies, this looks great Maureen!

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  27. Marilyn Lesniak says

    April 19, 2015 at 4:04 am

    I love casseroles and cheese! Saved to make.

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  28. minnie@thelady8home says

    April 19, 2015 at 11:04 am

    a) I love my onions browned.
    b) I truly dislike it when people take your availability for granted.
    c) This dish would put a smile on the face of every member in my family, including the dogs (if I let them have onions that is). I have two who refuse to eat vegetables, and one of them does not count as a kid. Whatever works as you say.

    Reply
  29. Anna @ shenANNAgans.com says

    April 19, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Wish I opened this post a few minutes ago, would have been the perfect accompaniment to my roast. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Chris Scheuer says

    April 19, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    I could eat this for a meal and yes we all do need some quick, easy and always-a-winner recipes up our sleeve.

    Reply
  31. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    April 20, 2015 at 12:38 am

    I am a cheese lover through and through. I’ll take a portion of that any time 🙂 Love this recipe, Maureen.

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  32. Hotly Spiced says

    April 20, 2015 at 8:05 am

    It’s so true that if you work from home you’re not taken seriously and people think they can phone you and chat away because you have all the time in the world. This is great comfort food and good for the weather we’re now experiencing. Jamie Oliver once said, ‘Anyone who doesn’t have a bag of peas in their freezer is just a snob’ xx

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  33. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 20, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Now this is my kind of bake. There’s no better way to eat veggies than with plenty of cheese :).

    Reply
  34. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 20, 2015 at 10:44 am

    There is nothing like some good old comfort food to make your heart sing and your family swoon over it. This would be a huge hit at our household. anything to cover up and camouflage the fact that there might be something green under there is always a good thing with picky teenagers. Take Care, BAM

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  35. jo@jocooks.com says

    April 20, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    I love anything with cheese on it, and the fact that it has vegetables, well that’s just an added bonus! It looks wonderful Maureen!

    Reply
  36. Carol Preibis says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:16 am

    Maureen, This sounds great! Just my type of dish!
    Wishing you well, Carol

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  37. Carol Preibis says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:18 am

    Hello Maureen,

    This sounds very delish! Thanks for sharing!

    Wishing you well,
    Carol

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  38. The Ninja Baker says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Yay! Whew! Even Ms. Maureen doesn’t make everything from scratch =) BTW This fellow American does love cheese and your cheesy veggie bake looks and sound beyond!

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  39. The Ninja Baker says

    April 21, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Thank you for reassuring me that even gourmet cooks use frozen veggies, Maureen. As for cheesy comments, this fellow American does love her cheese. Especially when baked as described above =)

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  40. Suzanne says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    I love the simplicity of this dish – a white sauce and leftover veggies. It’s a great way to use up all those odds and ends in the veggie bin. And the cheese is essential of course.

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  41. Liz says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love cheesy veggies! Terrific casserole, Maureen!

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  42. Mary Frances says

    April 22, 2015 at 12:02 am

    Maureen, I’m with you on being a cheese fanatic. Your bake looks so yummy!! I love how simple the ingredients our. Will have to try as a delicious Mac ‘n Cheese alternative!

    Reply
  43. Vicky and Ruth @mayihavethatrecipe says

    April 22, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    What better way to enjoy vegetables than with a creamy cheese béchamel. Love it 🙂

    Reply
  44. Barb says

    April 24, 2015 at 3:24 am

    Made this last night..we all loved it!! Many thanks

    Reply
  45. Tara Noland says

    April 26, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I am drooling looking at this amazing veggie side dish. I could skip the meat and go straight to this, AWESOME!!

    Reply
  46. mila says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:44 am

    Well Maureen of course this is going to be utterly delicious! I am actually quite excited to try this!!!

    Reply
  47. Jessica Hallum says

    November 17, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Hi! Can croutons be used instead of the onions? I want to take this to Thanksgiving dinner and the green bean casserole already will have the dried onions but i LOVE the “crunch factor”
    We have 3 vegetarians at our dinner so that’s why green bean casserole and this one and hash brown casserole will be served (12 guests so I will double this recipe) Thank you for sharing!!! So excited!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      March 17, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      When you cook, the recipe is your own. You should make all your recipes based on what you and your family and your guests like. I think the croutons sound great!

      Reply

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