Quick and Easy Mixed Vegetable Mornay

There is never any leftovers when I serve this dish. Usually, vegetables get left when served to picky kids and family members. However, when you serve vegetables in a cheese sauce, they disappear.

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) p[kg. frozen mixed vegetables
3 Tbs. butter or margarine
3 Tbs. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 slices bread, torn into pieces
2 Tbs. butter or margarine melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Cook vegetables as directed on package until barely tender.  Drain off water.

In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Blend in flour.

Pour in the milk.  Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture thickens. Blend in flour.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.

Place the drained vegetables in a buttered (or lightly sprayed with cooking oil) casserole dish.

Pour the cheese sauce over the top.

Toss bread crumbs in 2 tablespoons melted butter.  Sprinkle on top of the vegetables.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until browned.