Cheesy California Vegetables Food

CHEESY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Grease a 1 1/2 - 2 quart casserole; set aside.
• Drain off all water from thawed veggies.
• Place drained, thawed veggies in a large bowl. Add ALL remaining ingredients.
• Mix everything well.
• Pour mixture into the casserole dish.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

CHEESY VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. Repeat with carrots and onion, steaming for 4-5 minutes or until tender. , Place vegetables in a large bowl; add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni. Spoon half into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, cheddar and process cheese. Repeat layers. , Pour cream over the top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; dot with butter. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.

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.

CALIFORNIA VEGGIE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the pickled vegetables:
• Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Meanwhile, pack vegetables into jars. Pour brine over vegetables. Cover and chill until cool.
• Make the dressing and assemble:
• Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Scoop avocados into a small bowl; add 1 Tbsp. oil and lightly mash. Season with salt and pepper. Mash goat cheese with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in another small bowl until softened and spreadable; season with salt and pepper.
• Add lettuce to dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread avocado mixture over 4 slices of bread. Arrange lettuce over and top with cucumber, sprouts, and some drained pickles. Spread remaining 4 slices of bread with goat cheese and close sandwiches.
• Do Ahead
• Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

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 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.

CROCK POT CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• In prepared container, combine thawed vegetables & onion.
• Add mushroom soup, pimiento & cheese.
• Hint: Thaw vegetables by placing them in a colander and rinsing them under hot water for one minute.
• Mix well to combine.
• Cover & cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
• Mix well before serving.

GRANDMA'S CALIFORNIA BLEND VEG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook Vegetables on stove drain when done. -
• Spray 9x13 pan.
• Dumb Vegetables in the 9x13. - I usually sprinkle with pepper and McCormick Season Salt
• Sprinkle both cheeses over vegetables.
• Crush crackers and sprinkle on top of the cheese.
• Drizzle the melted butter all over the casserole.
• Bake for 30 minutes in a 350° oven. or until the cheese has melted and the crackers started to brown.

CALIFORNIA CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large kettle; add next six ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in soup and cheese; cook until soup is heated through and the cheese is melted.

CREAMY VEGGIES

Steps:

• Layer vegetables and 2% Milk VELVEETA in 1-1/2-qt. microwaveable dish; top with spoonfuls of cream cheese. Cover with waxed paper.
• Microwave on HIGH 13 min. or until heated through, turning dish after 7 min.
• Stir until blended.