Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole – Cozy, Cheesy and Comforting

🎉 Introduction
This Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole is the ultimate cold-weather comfort dish. Packed with hearty winter vegetables like Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes, all baked in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, it’s warm, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or holiday tables.

Whether served as a main dish or a hearty side, this casserole delivers cozy winter flavors, creamy texture, and a comforting homemade feel that everyone loves.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium pot or saucepan
• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Spoon or spatula

🛒 Ingredients

Vegetables

• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 1 cup onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Creamy Base

• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Topping

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

These ingredients come together to create a rich, creamy vegetable casserole with classic winter flavors.

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Oven

• Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes.
• Cook for 6–8 minutes until just tender.
• Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

• In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
• Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Pour in vegetable broth and cream.
• Stir in rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 4: Assemble the Casserole

• Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce and mix gently.
• Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 5: Add Breadcrumb Topping

• In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil.
• Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

Step 6: Bake

• Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

• Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: About 50 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
• Add a splash of cream or broth if needed.

🥄 Variations

• Extra Cheesy: Add mozzarella or Parmesan.
• Vegan Option: Use plant-based cream and cheese.
• Herb Boost: Add fresh thyme before baking.
• Crunchier Top: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
• Protein Add-On: Serve alongside roasted chicken or beans.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I make this ahead?
   Yes, assemble ahead and bake when ready.
2. Are the vegetables soft or firm?
   Tender but not mushy.
3. Can I freeze it?
   Yes, freeze before baking for best results.
4. Is this kid-friendly?
   Yes, creamy and mild flavors.
5. Can I skip breadcrumbs?
   Yes, cheese alone works well.
6. What cream works best?
   Both dairy and plant-based work well.
7. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, use a larger dish.
8. Does it reheat well?
   Yes, very well.
9. Is it filling enough as a main?
   Yes, especially with bread or salad.
10. What makes it winter-friendly?
    Hearty vegetables and creamy sauce.

🏁 Conclusion
This Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole is rich, comforting, and full of seasonal flavor—a cozy dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any winter meal.

Adam

Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole – Cozy, Cheesy and Comforting

This Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole is the ultimate cold-weather comfort dish. Packed with hearty winter vegetables like Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes, all baked in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, it’s warm, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or holiday tables. Whether served as a main dish or a hearty side, this casserole delivers cozy winter flavors, creamy texture, and a comforting homemade feel that everyone loves.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Vegetables

• 2 cups Brussels sprouts halved
• 1 cup carrots sliced
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup potatoes diced
• 1 cup onions sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• Fresh parsley chopped

Creamy Base

• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Topping

• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• These ingredients come together to create a rich creamy vegetable casserole with classic winter flavors.

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium pot or saucepan
• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Spoon or spatula

Method

 

Step 1: Prep the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes.
3. Cook for 6–8 minutes until just tender.
4. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
2. Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and cream.
5. Stir in rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 4: Assemble the Casserole

1. Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce and mix gently.
2. Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
3. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 5: Add Breadcrumb Topping

1. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil.
2. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

Step 6: Bake

1. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

1. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

Add a splash of cream or broth if needed.

🥄 Variations

Extra Cheesy: Add mozzarella or Parmesan.

Vegan Option: Use plant-based cream and cheese.

Herb Boost: Add fresh thyme before baking.

Crunchier Top: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

Protein Add-On: Serve alongside roasted chicken or beans.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I make this ahead?
Yes, assemble ahead and bake when ready.

Are the vegetables soft or firm?
Tender but not mushy.

Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze before baking for best results.

Is this kid-friendly?
Yes, creamy and mild flavors.

Can I skip breadcrumbs?
Yes, cheese alone works well.

What cream works best?
Both dairy and plant-based work well.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger dish.

Does it reheat well?
Yes, very well.

Is it filling enough as a main?
Yes, especially with bread or salad.

What makes it winter-friendly?
Hearty vegetables and creamy sauce.

🏁 Conclusion
This Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole is rich, comforting, and full of seasonal flavor—a cozy dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any winter meal.