Creamy Vegetable Cheese Bake
Absolute comfort food for the vegetarian. Lots of vegetables, covered in a thick, creamy cheese sauce.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup butter
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄4
- 2cups half-and-half
- 2cups milk
- 2(8 ounce) packages sharp cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4cup parmesan cheese
- 3tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 -2head cauliflower
- 2cups broccoli
- 2cups peas
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- In large skillet or stock pot, melt butter over medium high heat.
- Add flour and mix until a smooth roux is formed.
- Cook and stir roux continuously for 2 minutes.
- Add in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine.
- Add half-and-half and milk.
- Cook and stir continuously until mixture is thickened (8-10 minutes).
- Add in sharp cheddar and stir until melted and well mixed.
- Remove skillet or pot from burner.
- Mix all vegetables into the sauce and stir until fully coated; transfer to greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges and browned on top.
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