Casserole for a Crowd 🥘
Description:
This delightful casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks, buffets, or any gathering where you need to feed a hungry group. With its medley of vegetables and cheesy goodness, it’s a breeze to prepare and always leaves everyone satisfied.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Keywords: Oven 🍽️
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 497.3
- Fat: 32.7g
- Saturated Fat: 15.5g
- Cholesterol: 139.8mg
- Sodium: 919.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7.9g
- Sugar: 7.5g
- Protein: 19g
Ingredients:
- 1 can French-style green beans
- 1 can peas
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 jar pimentos
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts
- 1 cup hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2-3 tbsp butter
- 8 tbsp margarine
- 2 cups crushed crackers
- 1 1/2 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
- 1 can onion rings (for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9″ x 13″ baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Drain Veggies: Ensure the veggies are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, lightly mix together the drained veggies, almonds, chopped hard-boiled eggs, minced garlic, seasonings, shredded cheddar cheese, and cream of mushroom soup until well combined.
- Transfer Mixture: Transfer the vegetable mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture over the top of the vegetable casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Top with Onion Rings: During the last 20 minutes of baking time, sprinkle the canned onion rings evenly over the casserole for added flavor and crunch.
- Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious casserole creation with friends and family!
Whether you’re hosting a potluck dinner, attending a buffet-style gathering, or simply craving a comforting meal, this casserole for a crowd is sure to be a hit! With its blend of wholesome veggies, gooey cheese, and crunchy topping, it’s a dish that satisfies both the appetite and the soul. Give it a try for your next social gathering and watch it disappear in no time! 🍲
