Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket

The term ‘cheddar blanket’ refers to a layer of melted cheddar cheese that covers the dish, giving it a cozy and comforting appearance.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 300 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Brussels Sprouts
• 150 gram Onion
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 3 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
3. Trim the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
4. In a large pot, boil the potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
6. In a large baking dish, toss the cooked vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables and gently mix to coat.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.