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Golden cubed potatoes, orange carrots, and charred Brussels sprouts coated in a thick bubbly white cream sauce.
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The Ultimate Creamy Winter Vegetable Casserole

This Winter vegetable casserole features tender potatoes, carrots, and charred Brussels sprouts enveloped in a thick white cream sauce, topped with golden toasted breadcrumbs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 3 cups golden potatoes (450g) cubed
  • 2 cups orange carrots (260g) cut into chunky 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts (180g) trimmed and halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) for searing
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (56g) for the roux
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour (30g)
  • 1.5 cups whole milk (350ml)
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream (120ml)
  • 1 tsp salt (5g)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper (2g)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (115g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g) melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (8g) finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For blistering the Brussels sprouts.
  • 1 Rustic Ceramic Baking Dish 9x9 inch or 2.5 quart capacity for even baking.
  • 1 Balloon Whisk Essential for a smooth, lump-free cream sauce.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down. Sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until they have lightly charred edges. Remove from heat.
  2. Boil the cubed golden potatoes and chunky orange carrots in salted water for 6-8 minutes until barely fork-tender. Drain and let steam-dry for 5 minutes.
  3. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the white cream sauce is thick and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Add the potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts to a rustic ceramic baking dish. Pour the thick cream sauce over the vegetables, ensuring they are heavily coated.
  5. Toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle an even crust over the top. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden-brown and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes, then garnish sparsely with chopped green parsley flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 7gFat: 21gFiber: 5g

Notes

Steam-Dry Your Veggies: Allowing parboiled vegetables to evaporate surface water prevents a runny sauce.
Let It Rest: Waiting 10 minutes before serving allows the starches to settle and thickens the sauce beautifully.
Keyword creamy vegetable casserole,vegetable bake,winter vegetable casserole

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