Scalloped Vegetable Casserole

By Craig_Allen

From Cooking with Paula Deen, Nov/Dec 2011

Ingredients

• 6 cups broccoli florets
• 6 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian 6-cheese blend, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crushed round buttery crackers

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, combine broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain well. Return vegetables to Dutch oven.
Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Add sour cream, stirring to combine. Add 1½ cups cheese, salt, and pepper. Add cheese mixture to vegetables in Dutch oven, stirring gently to coat. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.Top casserole with crushed crackers and remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.