Description
A creamy and comforting Swiss Medley Casserole that combines tender mixed vegetables with a rich blend of sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and shredded Swiss cheese, topped with buttery, crunchy crushed Ritz crackers, baked to golden perfection for a delicious and easy side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen vegetable medley, defrosted
- 1 (10 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup, shredded Swiss cheese, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly blended into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Add Vegetables: Fold the defrosted vegetable medley into the creamy mixture gently, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to form a uniform layer.
- Prepare Topping: Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top of the casserole to create a crunchy topping.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the crushed crackers, allowing the butter to soak into the topping for a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot as a comforting side dish or light main course.
Notes
- You can substitute the frozen vegetable medley with any combination of your favorite vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower.
- For a crispier topping, you can add a little grated Parmesan cheese with the crushed crackers.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the black pepper to ¼ teaspoon.
- Ensure the vegetables are well defrosted and drained to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd using a larger baking dish and adjusting the baking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Swiss Medley Casserole, vegetable casserole, cream of mushroom soup casserole, cheesy vegetable bake, easy casserole recipe
