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Home » Family Recipes » Vegetable Medley with a Homemade Cream Sauce

Vegetable Medley with a Homemade Cream Sauce

Published: Nov 15, 2013 · Modified: Mar 12, 2024 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 Vegetable Medley with cream sauce is made with tender broccoli florets, cauliflower and carrots covered in a rich cream sauce.

broccoli florets, cauliflower and carrots covered in a rich cream sauce in a serving tray.

Vegetable Recipe for Thanksgiving

This side dish recipe is an old family favorite recipe from when I was a child.

My mother would make a cream sauce for our vegetable side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner every year.

We would use it for homemade creamed corn, creamed green beans, homemade creamed spinach, and over brussels sprouts or on a mixed vegetable dish like this cauliflower, broccoli and carrot vegetable medley.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. frozen mixed broccoli florets, cauliflower and carrots
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Step 1: Cook the frozen vegetables following the directions on the package.

Step 2: Drain the vegetables very well in a colander while making cream sauce.

Step 3 make the cream sauce: Melt butter in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat. Add the salt, pepper and flour to the pan. Make a roux by whisking until a thick paste forms, about 3 minutes.

Step 4: Slowly pour the milk into the pan while whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk until combined. Cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened. This can take about 5 to 8 minutes.


Step 5: Transfer the drained vegetables to a serving dish.


Step 6: Pour the thick cream sauce over vegetables and toss to cover the vegetables. Serve immediately.

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broccoli florets, cauliflower and carrots covered in a rich cream sauce in a serving tray.

Vegetable Medley with Cream Sauce

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Vegetable Medley with a Homemade Cream Sauce is a perfect holiday creamed vegetable side dish recipe. Serve with turkey, chicken or beef.
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 14 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs frozen mixed broccoli florets, cauliflower and carrots
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
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Instructions 

  • Cook the frozen vegetables following the directions on the package.
  • Drain the vegetables very well in a colander while making cream sauce.
  • Melt butter in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat. Add the salt, pepper and flour to the pan. Make a roux by whisking until a thick paste forms, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the salt, pepper and flour to the pan. Make a roux by whisking until a thick paste forms, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly pour the milk into the pan while whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk until combined.
  • Cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened. This can take about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the drained vegetables to a serving dish.
  • Pour the thick cream sauce over vegetables and toss to cover the vegetables. Serve immediately.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • To reheat leftover creamed vegetables or if sauce thickens it can be thinned with a splash of warm milk. Recipe can be cut in half for a smaller amount to serve 3-4.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8045IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Michelle Tucker

    November 22, 2013 at 12:13 am

    I'd like the Bubble & Brown® 3-Piece Serveware Set - Purple.

    Reply
  2. Tamara

    November 22, 2013 at 12:08 am

    I love the stoneware set in purple! (Thanks for the chance to win!)

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  3. Gianna

    November 22, 2013 at 12:05 am

    3.5-Quart Covered Rectangle Casserole - Red.

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  4. amber colemire

    November 21, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    the 9-Inch by 13-Inch Rectangular Pan.

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  5. Allison

    November 21, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Like the 18 inch min oval casserole one,

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  6. Monique Rizzo

    November 21, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    The square dipping cups are cute.
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  7. Sky Kory

    November 21, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I like Bubble & Brown® 3-Piece Serveware.

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  8. Charlene Kuser

    November 21, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    I would like to try the 1.5-Quart Round Open Baker - Blue

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  9. Felicia

    November 21, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    Bubble and Brown set, thank you.

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  10. Trisha McKee

    November 21, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    18-Ounce Mini Oval Casserole - Red is my favorite.

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  11. Kayci Stanley

    November 21, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    I like the look of the 2.75 Quart Covered Round Casserole - Yellow. I'd like to try one of those.

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  12. Alicia

    November 21, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    like the 2-Piece Bubble & Brown.

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  13. Sand

    November 21, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    I would like to try the 3-PIECE SMALL OVAL BUBBLE & BROWN SET - PURPLE.

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