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Rich & Creamy Winter Vegetable Bake

Rich & Creamy Winter Vegetable Bake for Ultimate Cozy Comfort

Experience the Rich & Creamy Winter Vegetable Bake, a vegetarian delight combining tender vegetables and a luxurious cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Base
  • 4 medium Potatoes Thinly sliced
  • 3 medium Carrots Sliced into coins
  • 2 medium Parsnips Sliced similarly to carrots
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Halved
  • 1 medium Onion Thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can be replaced with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Use homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Fresh for best flavor
For Assembly
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For greasing the dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • medium skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes, carrots, and parsnips to a uniform thickness of about 1/8-inch.
  2. Chop the butternut squash and halve the Brussels sprouts.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or olive oil.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in flour, then add heavy cream and vegetable broth, whisking until the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Mix in the Parmesan, mozzarella, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Layer the vegetables in the greased dish, starting with potatoes, then carrots, parsnips, squash, Brussels sprouts, and sauce.
  2. Repeat layers and finish with a layer of sauce.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and optionally panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Uncover and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are sliced uniformly for even cooking. Always preheat your oven for consistent results and allow the bake to rest for easier serving.

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