California Blend Creamed Vegetables Food

CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add frozen vegetables, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a baking dish.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl; pour over vegetables. Stir crackers and melted butter in another bowl and sprinkle over vegetables.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

CREAMY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in soup and cream cheese. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

CHEESY CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables according to package directions and drain.
• Place half in an ungreased 11 x 7 baking dish.
• In small saucepan, combine cheese and 4 T butter.
• Cook and stir over low heat until melted.
• Pour half over vegetables.
• Repeat layers.
• Melt remaining butter and toss with cracker crumbs.
• Sprinkle over top of casserole.
• Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

CALIFORNIA BLEND CREAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Put frozen vegetables in a microwave safe bowl with a lid and add just a little water. Cook for 10-12 minutes on high in the microwave. When cooked, but not till they are too soft or mushy (do not over cook these) remove and drain.
• While these are cooking, put in a small sauce pan 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Melt butter and add flour and stir continuously till mixed and thick. Add skim milk, a little at a time, stirring continuously until it is thick and boiling and there are no lumps. Add a pinch of cumin and stir it in.
• Pour over the cooked vegetables and serve while hot. Salt and pepper to suit your taste buds when you eat this dish.