Sunday, August 10, 2014

Yummy Vegetable Casserole that Kids Love


My family consists of picky eaters and I have to hide their vegetables in chocolate zucchini cake or conceal in cheese to get them to eat any nutritious foods.  So when I found one of my mother’s recipes for a cheesy vegetable casserole for adults I knew I could modify it and make it more appealing for kids.
Cheesy casserole for kids, ready to bake

This comfort food casserole is perfect for holiday gatherings; Thanksgiving and or Christmas and a good choice for an open house or anytime when you want a hearty casserole that tastes like comfort food.

This recipe is so yummy and your kids will want a second helping; they will think it is good and will never know that it is made with vegetables.

You will need the following ingredients: 

  1. 10 ounce package of frozen mixed chopped vegetables; peas, carrots, string beans and corn are a good mix.
  2. 1-1/2 cups of Velveeta cheese
  3. 1 can cream of cream of mushroom soup (do not dilute)
  4. ½ cup PET evaporated milk
  5. Can of French fried onion rings
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste


Here is the recipe:

  1. You will need a two quart baking dish or glass casserole to make this vegetable recipe. Grease the pan with extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Cut up the Velveeta cheese and put in a microwave safe bowl.  Melt in the microwave.
  3. In a large mixing bowl add the frozen mixed vegetables, salt and pepper mushroom soup, evaporated milk and 1 cup of the cheese. 
  4. Mix all of the ingredients together.  Pour into your baking dish.  
  5. Top with the remaining cheese and then the French Fried Onion Rings.
  6. Bake 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, let cool for 10 minutes before serving.