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.

Mercelina Agiza
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I loved the roasted vegetables in this dish. They were so flavorful and tender.


Benard Kiken
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The vegetable medley was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It was also a healthy and delicious meal.


karma maharjan
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Muhammad Nuhu
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The vegetable medley was good, but not great. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Angela Nembo
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The recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


Mashallah Anwar
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The vegetable medley was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Nqobile Pemly
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


tersia harmse
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The vegetable medley was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Lusia Khoza
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Nur
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetables, but this medley changed my mind! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Raͥᴍbͣoͫ- Gamer
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This vegetable medley was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the roasted carrots and parsnips.