Cheese Topped Vegetables Food

CRUNCHY CHEESY TOPPING FOR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until melted. Add the pretzels and cook until they have absorbed the butter, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pretzels to a bowl, add the cheese and some black pepper and toss to combine. Use as a topping for any vegetable.

STUFFING-TOPPED VEGETABLE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook vegetables in boiling water in medium saucepan 3 min.; drain well. Return vegetables to pan. Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Add to vegetables; toss to coat. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheddar.
• Prepare stuffing as directed on package; spoon over vegetable mixture.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

CHEESE-TOPPED ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; turn to coat. , Place potato mixture in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan (set bag aside). Bake at 425° for 20 minutes., Add the zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic to the reserved bag. Add the remaining oil, salt and pepper; turn to coat. Stir into potato mixture. , Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheeses and herbs.

VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain. In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until cheese is melted. Stir in vegetables., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and vegetables are tender. Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

COLORFUL VEGGIE BAKE

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables according to package directions; drain. Place half in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine cheese and 4 tablespoons butter; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Pour half over vegetables. Repeat layers., Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

CHEESY GREEN VEG GRATIN

Steps:

• Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the cauliflower florets for 3 mins. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 mins more. Drain in a colander and leave to steam-dry.
• Tip the spinach into a large saucepan, add 2 tbsp water and cook with the lid on over a low heat for 3-4 mins until wilted, then tip into a sieve and press the excess moisture out of it with the back of a wooden spoon. Set aside.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat until foaming, then stir in the flour to create a thick paste. Cook for 2 mins, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the milk in several additions until lump-free. Return to the heat and whisk until thickened. Whisk in the mustard, most of the cheese and the chives. Season to taste.
• Arrange the vegetables, including the cauliflower leaves, in a medium ovenproof dish. Pour over the sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden and bubbling.

CHEESE-TOPPED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400: F.
• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
• Add broccoli and cauliflower.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add carrot and cook for 2 minutes.
• Drain vegetables in a colander.
• Place mixture in a 2 quart baking dish.
• Stir in peas; set aside. To prepare the sauce, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and broth.
• Bring to a boil and cook, whisking frequently, for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in = cup of cheddar and the pepper.
• Pour sauce over vegeta bles; stir until coated.
• Sprinkle remaining cheddar over top.
• Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

CHEESE TOPPED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil (to retain more nutrients and speed up the process, I place in a microwave safe bowl, add a couple of tablespoons of water and microwave for a few minute until crisp-tender, turning every minute or so. If you want to add the carrot, do so about two minutes before desired tenderness). Add broccoli and cauliflower. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add carrot and cook for 2 minutes. Drain vegetables in a colander. Place mixture in a 2-quart baking dish. Stir in peas; set aside.
• To prepare the sauce, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking frequently, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheddar and the pepper.
• Pour sauce over vegetables; stir until coated. Sprinkle remaining cheddar over top. Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.