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Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole

Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole for Ultimate Comfort Nights

Enjoy the creamy warmth of this Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole, a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Potatoes Layer in the casserole.
  • 2 cups Carrots Slice into coins.
  • 2 cups Parsnips Optional: substitute with turnips.
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Substitute with acorn squash if needed.
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Can be omitted if unavailable.
  • 1 large Onion Use shallots for milder flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Increase for more flavor.
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for lighter sauce.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Substitute with chicken broth for meat flavor.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Swap with Pecorino Romano if desired.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Gruyère can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Dried herbs can be used in lesser amounts.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use olive oil for vegan version.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • large skillet
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash, peel, and slice all vegetables uniformly to about 1/8-inch thick.
Making Cream Sauce
  1. Sauté onions and garlic in melted butter until soft.
  2. Add flour to create a roux, gradually whisk in warmed milk and heavy cream.
  3. Incorporate cheeses and seasonings until smooth and creamy.
Assembling Casserole
  1. In a greased baking dish, layer sliced potatoes, carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and onions.
  2. Pour the cream sauce between and over the layers.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
  2. Uncover and continue baking until the top is golden brown, about 20-30 minutes longer.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for extra color and flavor.

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