Cheesy Vegetable Bake
Cheesy Vegetable Bake is a comforting, oven-baked casserole featuring a medley of mixed vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers) bound together in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It's a versatile dish often found in Western home cooking, particularly popular in American and British cuisine as a hearty side or vegetarian main course.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically moderate to high in fat and calories due to the cheese and creamy sauce, while also providing a good source of protein and fiber from the vegetables and dairy. A standard serving offers a balanced mix of vitamins A and C, calcium, and potassium, with a calorie count generally ranging from 250 to 400 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Cheesy Vegetable Bake is a classic example of 'comfort food' that cleverly transforms a variety of vegetables into a rich, satisfying dish, making it a popular strategy for increasing vegetable intake, especially among children. Nutritionally, the combination of fiber from the vegetables and protein from the cheese can promote satiety, making it a more substantial option than many other vegetable side dishes.
