Arlene's Veggie Casserole Recipe

This legendary veggie casserole, passed down from Arlene, has conquered 22 states and counting! Conquer picky eaters with this creamy, cheesy, and surprisingly delicious recipe. Hidden veggies in a crispy Ritz cracker crust will have even the most stubborn vegetable-avoiders asking for seconds. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 418.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arlene's Veggie Casserole

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How to Make Arlene's Veggie Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 2-quart glass baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained, 2 cups chopped fresh vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, zucchini), 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. In a medium bowl, microwave 4 tablespoons of butter until melted. Add 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers and mix until all crackers are evenly coated.
  6. Pour the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Evenly cover the top with the buttered Ritz cracker mixture.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

78g

Carbs

11g