Creamy, cheesy, flavorful. 5 ingredients and 5 minute prep time: This casserole couldn’t be easier yet it has a surprisingly dynamic flavor!
Last year when I hosted my in-laws for Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law whipped up her family’s favorite at the last minute.
I enviously watched her throw it all together in a bowl and pop it in the oven while I chopped, and sautéed and crossed my fingers that the stuffing would pass muster.
The casserole baked perfectly with 8 other things in the oven (no seriously, every inch of real estate was spoken for…all as I planned).
My husband and his brother devoured this Creamy Swiss Cheese Mixed Vegetable casserole – I barely had time to grab a spoonful! And now that the flavors are fresh in my mind, I remember why!
Thawed frozen mixed vegetables are mixed with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream and swiss cheese and then baked to melty, decadent perfection.
A little salty crunch from the fried onions makes this dish a smash hit that will sure to have everyone begging for you to make it again!
Look at that creamy, cheesy awesomeness.
Try this casserole instead of the usual green bean casserole at your next holiday feast or just whip this up any day of the week for a hearty, flavorful side dish!
You just won’t believe how easy it is. The instructions say 5 minutes of prep and that is literally all it takes. I actually got it in the oven and put my measuring cups, spoons and bowls in the dishwasher in that 5 minutes.
Creamy, cheesy, flavorful. 5 ingredients and 5 minute prep time: This casserole couldn’t be easier yet it has a surprisingly complex flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 bag (16 oz.) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower mix, thawed and drained
- 1 can (12 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup (I use organic Pacific brand but you can use a standard 10 oz can too)
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- ¼ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
- 1 can (2.8 oz.) French Fried Onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- I forgot to thaw my vegetables so I just microwaved them until they were thawed. Some were warm, but it didn’t make one bit of difference.
- Combine vegetables, soup, ½ cup cheese, sour cream, and pepper. Pour into a 1-quart casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes. The original instruction say to bake it covered but I forgot.
- Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
Notes:
Base on the original instructions I gather this recipe was from Durkee Brand. I only barely modified it.
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Wow, what a comforting casserole that looks like! I imagine it would be a hit at Thanksgiving 🙂
Thanks, Baby June! It such a quick and easy side dish especially for Thanksgiving!
Simple and delicious! Love it! And those crispy salty onions on top – forget about it!
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Thanks, Annie! They are the best part for sure!
I’m loving all of the cheesy goodness in this casserole, Lindsey! Swiss cheese is my favorite, yet a lot of people don’t cook with it! This casserole is such a fun way to jazz up some vegetables. Pinned!
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That’s so true, Gayle! I don’t see it much except on sandwiches. This is such a delicious use of it! Thanks for the pin!
Quick and easy…now that’s how I roll during the holidays! And this casserole looks like the ultimate comfort food. You’ve got cheesy. You’ve got creamy. You’ve got crunchy. You even threw in some veggies. Nicely done, Lindsey! Happy (early) Thanksgiving!
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Haha! Thanks, David! I’m not gunna lie, those onions were my favorite part. My newest guilty pleasure!
Lady – your photos are awesome! I am not a huge fan of condensed soups – but even I would try this casserole – your pictures make it phenomenal!
BTW, Happy Thanksgiving Lindsey!
Thanks, Shashi! I only use them occasionally. I’ll admit that my first bite was a “no-thank you bite” but then I couldn’t stop!! I also use an organic condensed mushroom soup with ingredients that I recognize and it comes in a box not a can! hoity-toity. Happy thanksgiving to you too!
This casserole looks amazing, love the cheesy flavour with the veggies! Perfect mid-week meal!
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love how cheesey and creamy this looks! Happy Thanksgiving Lindsey!
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Thanks, Manali! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
This looks hearty and delicious! The perfect winter comfort meal! Pinning! Have a nice Thanksgiving!
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Thanks, Mira! It is definitely great for those cold, winter days! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
This casserole looks amazing, Lindsey! What a fun and delicious way to serve up frozen vegetables and especially with those crispy fried onions! Love how quick and easy this is to whip up too!
Thanks, Kelly!! So easy! There needs to be at least one easy dish for Thanksgiving!
so cheesy. so dreamy 🙂 haha
Wonderful side dish Lindsay! Looks like easy to make too 🙂
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Thanks, Valya! It definitely is!
Oh god this looks so cheesy and delicious. Wish I had a bowl of it tonight for dinner!
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Me too! Thank you!
All this creaminess is simply fantastic! 😀 I’ll surely try it!
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Thanks, Michela!
Sounds and looks delicious. A great choice for a quick dinner. Love it.
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This sounds so easy, and looks so cheesy and delicious! Who says green beans get to have all the fun — love this variety of veggies!
Oh so cheesy!! I love recipes which involves cheeseeee.. this casserole looks insanely delicious. . Can’t wait to try this.. Love it!! 🙂
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