Dot’s Vegetable Casserole sounds like a delightful dish with a heartwarming backstory from your church luncheon! Let’s delve into the details of this recipe so you can recreate that delicious experience at home.
Dot’s Vegetable Casserole
Overview:
- Name: Dot’s Vegetable Casserole
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 hours (includes overnight refrigeration)
- Total Time: 10 hours 45 minutes
- Description: This casserole was a hit at a Christmas luncheon, where it impressed with its flavors. It’s perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.
- Recipe Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator
Ingredients:
- 3 cups green beans, drained
- 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp margarine
- 3/4 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/8 tsp dried parsley
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 208.4
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 242.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.9g
- Fiber: 6.7g
- Sugar: 7.4g
- Protein: 4.2g
Rating:
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars
- Review Count: 2 reviews
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Drain the green beans, carrots, and mushrooms.
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Layering:
- In a 9 x 12 baking dish, create layers starting with green beans.
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Add Carrots:
- Top the green beans with a layer of carrots.
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Prepare Mushrooms:
- In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms in margarine until tender.
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Seasoning:
- Add lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, seasoning salt, and dried parsley to the mushrooms. Stir well to combine.
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Assemble:
- Pour the mushroom mixture evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish.
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Refrigerate Overnight:
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Keep the foil on and bake the casserole for 45 minutes, until heated through.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Additional Meal Components:
For a complete meal like the one served at the luncheon, consider preparing these additional dishes:
- Green Chili Rice Bake: A flavorful side dish that complements the casserole.
- Spiked Pork Tenderloin with Sunny Pear Chutney: A hearty main course with a fruity twist.
- Cherry-Cream Cheese Pie with Graham Cracker Crust: A delightful dessert to finish off the meal on a sweet note.
Enjoy recreating Dot’s Vegetable Casserole and the entire “perfect 10” meal experience! It’s sure to impress family and guests alike with its savory flavors and heartwarming backstory.
