Fresh Vegetable Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022
I made this recently for a potluck supper at our church. I started with an old recipe a friend had given me and added a few things here and there.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup sherry or dry white wine, optional
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 saltines, crushed
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Steam broccoli and carrots until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, pepper sauce, pepper and sherry if desired. Add the broccoli, carrots, remaining vegetables, parsley and basil; stir gently to combined.
  3. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add crushed saltines; stir until browned. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese; sprinkle over vegetables.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 347 calories, 32g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.