Vegetables Mornay

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
• 2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets
• 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup seasoned croutons

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place the carrots and water in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower. Cover and microwave for 6-9 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain. Add mushrooms; cover and set aside.

In another microwave-safe dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper. Stir in milk and 6 tablespoons butter until smooth. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until thickened and smooth, stirring after every minute. Add Swiss cheese and Parmesan, stirring until melted.

Pour over the vegetables. Cover and microwave for 2-4 minutes or until heated through. Combine croutons and remaining butter; stir into vegetables.

Yield: 8-10 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.