Name: Easy Cheesy Vegetable Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen cauliflower rice, thawed and drained; 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth, reduced to 1 cup; 1 tbsp mushroom base (optional); 1 lb sliced mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 cups chopped broccoli; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp Italian herb blend; 2 tsp Spike seasoning (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided; Nonstick cooking spray

Easy Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

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A creamy, comforting vegetable casserole made with broccoli, browned mushrooms, cauliflower rice, sour cream, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 cups frozen cauliflower rice, thawed and drained

1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth, reduced to 1 cup

1 tbsp mushroom base (optional)

1 lb sliced mushrooms

1 medium onion, chopped

6 cups chopped broccoli

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp Italian herb blend

2 tsp Spike seasoning (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 cups sour cream

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Nonstick cooking spray

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Simmer vegetable broth until reduced to 1 cup; stir in mushroom base if using, then cool.

4. Partially cook broccoli for 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave or sauté for 3–4 minutes.

5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and brown mushrooms until their liquid evaporates.

6. Heat remaining oil; cook onion until softened.

7. Stir in Italian herbs, Spike seasoning, and cauliflower rice.

8. Cook for 5 minutes to evaporate excess moisture; season with salt and pepper.

9. Whisk cooled broth with sour cream.

10. Mix in cheddar and 1 cup Monterey Jack.

11. Combine sauce with broccoli, mushrooms, onion, and cauliflower rice.

12. Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish.

13. Top with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack.

14. Bake uncovered for about 35 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.

15. Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Thaw and drain cauliflower rice thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole.

Brown mushrooms until their moisture evaporates.

Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly.

Mushroom base and Spike seasoning are optional.

Add bell peppers, spinach, or green beans after cooking off excess moisture.

For a crunchy topping, add seasoned breadcrumbs before baking.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

Freeze portions for 2–3 months for best quality.

Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C).

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