Description
A creamy, cheesy winter vegetable bake that layers broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and spinach in a rich heavy‑cream sauce, topped with melted cheddar. Perfect as a comforting side or hearty main, this easy oven‑baked dish delivers golden bubbles, nutty flavor, and a satisfying texture for family meals and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Combine broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and spinach in a large bowl.
- Whisk heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Pour cream mixture over vegetables and coat well.
- Transfer to dish, top with cheese, and bake 30‑35 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- use half‑and‑half instead of heavy cream. Add toasted nuts for crunch or fresh herbs for extra aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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