Description
This creamy vegetable casserole bake is a cheesy, comforting, and easy weeknight dinner. Loaded with broccoli, mixed vegetables, and a rich sauce made from cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, it’s topped with a crispy Ritz cracker crust for the perfect cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 heaping cups frozen broccoli
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups cooked white long grain rice
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Sauté onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Create the creamy base: Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic salt, salt, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Add cheese and vegetables: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Then add the frozen broccoli and mixed vegetables, allowing them to heat through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine eggs and rice: Stir the whisked eggs and cooked rice into the vegetable mixture until evenly mixed.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake covered: Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt.
- Prepare cracker topping: While the casserole bakes, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Add topping and bake uncovered: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker topping evenly over it, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot for a delicious, cheesy, and comforting meal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, portion the casserole into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to one month.
- Use any frozen vegetables you like or have on hand for versatility.
- This casserole is perfect for meal prep and reheats well in the microwave or oven.
