Indulge in comfort food bliss with this Creamy French Fried Vegetable Casserole, a savory side dish that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday feasts. Bursting with colorful mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, green beans, and corn, this casserole is coated in a luscious homemade cream sauce enriched with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cream of mushroom soup. A crispy topping of golden French fried onions adds irresistible crunch and flavor to every bite. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make vegetable casserole is baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, serve it warm and watch it disappear in seconds! Optimize your mealtime with this creamy, cheesy, and crunchy vegetable recipe—ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of mixed frozen vegetables to a boil in salted water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, whisking constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
Gradually pour in 0.5 cup of milk while whisking to create a smooth sauce. Reduce heat to low and let it thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 can (10.5 ounces) of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the saucepan. Stir until well combined and the cheese is fully melted.
Gently fold the cooked mixed vegetables into the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle 1.5 cups of French fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Calories |
3324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 210.5 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.4 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 292 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 3732 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.1 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.6 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 1815 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3058 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.