CHEESY VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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Can't decide whether to cook vegetables or pasta for a side dish? Try combining them in this medley. It received rave reviews at our volunteer fire department meeting. Now, I make it for other covered-dish suppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cups julienned carrots
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), sliced
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. Repeat with carrots and onion, steaming for 4-5 minutes or until tender. , Place vegetables in a large bowl; add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni. Spoon half into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, cheddar and process cheese. Repeat layers. , Pour cream over the top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Finshley Bonga
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


prashant Karki
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Justina Oche
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Areeba Zafar
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This dish is perfect for meal prep. You can make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Alisha Zainab
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I love that this dish is made with fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Cristina Robles
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This dish is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand. You can also use different types of cheese to create different flavors.


Relebohile Mbuli
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or party.


Angela Derby
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This is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.


Muhammad Nura
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Watson Nathaniel
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This dish was delicious! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.