RecipesEconomical, Quick, Easy and Delicious Vegetable Casserole Recipes
Comfort foods never go out of style!÷ And in the economic crisis the world is currently in, aren"t we all looking for comfort?÷ These vegetable casseroles are not only good comfort food, they are quick, easy, and economical, too.÷ Whether you are looking for something for a "pitch-in" meal, a special occasion, or the family dinner, you are sure to find a casserole to please most everyone.÷ Choose from our Shoepeg Corn Casserole, Zucchini Casserole or Cabbage Casserole and enjoy some comfort food today.
SHOEPEG CORN CASSEROLE
2 cans (11 oz each) shoepeg corn, drained
1÷ can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
8 oz sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
2 tbsp butter, melted
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.÷ Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick vegetable oil spray.÷ Transfer mixture to the casserole dish.÷ Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs; drizzle with the butter.÷ Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Serves 6.
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
4 medium zucchini, sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup plain, unsweetened, low-fat yogurt
Non-stick vegetable cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place zucchini in a medium saucepan, cover with water and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.÷ Drain well in a colander and set aside.÷ In another saucepan, combine carrot, onion, and water.÷ Cover and bring to a boil÷ Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes until crisp-tender.÷ Drain off the liquid.÷ Add zucchini and yogurt÷ to carrot/onion mixture in saucepan; stir gently to mix.÷ Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.÷ Spoon zucchini mixture into the dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until thoroughly heated.
CABBAGE CASSEROLE
1 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup egg substitute*
1/4 cup salt
1 cup grated cabbage
1/4 cup shredded low-fat American cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.÷ Spray a 1-qt casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine milk, egg substitute and salt.÷ Stir to blend well.÷ Fold in the cabbage and cheese.÷ Spoon into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
4 servings:÷ Each has 58 calories, and 5 grams each of carbs and protein.
*You may use 1 egg instead of the egg substitute.
Enjoy!