Vegetable and Cheese Medley

A tasty baked medley of tender carrots, celery, broccoli and cream-style corn with cheddar cheese, topped with crispy French-fried onion rings.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup water
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cut broccoli
1 (16-ounce) can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Wisconsin Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup French fried onion rings

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine carrots, celery, and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
2. Add broccoli; cover and simmer about 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Drain well.
3. Stir in the corn and Cheddar cheese. Pour into a buttered 10x6x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the onions rings on top.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 6 servings.

Microwave Directions: In 1 1/2 quart casserole, combine carrots, celery, and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add broccoli; microwave, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender, stirring twice. Drain well. Stir in corn and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring once. Sprinkle onion rings on top. Microwave, uncovered, for 30 seconds.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.