I just wanted to thank y’all for your kind comments on my last blog post – the one about my identity crisis. I’m excited to use it in other dishes in the future! The cheese sauce is plentiful – and it is amazing! Like Velveeta, but better. If you eat more than a few pieces of carrots, consider this side dish an S Helper (because carrots, while not as starchy as sweet potatoes, are starchier than veggies like broccoli and squash).
I think the difference between Normandy blend and California blend is that the Normandy blend includes squash? Frozen vegetable blends like this often include quite a few carrots, so try to avoid most of them in a THM S setting. I used a big bag of Normandy-blend frozen vegetables to make this. (Not that this is an abnormal occurrence…haha.) I learned that these veggies keep well over low heat for long periods of time, so WIN! I actually made this for supper one night when Ryan was on call at the hospital…and he got home several hours later than anticipated. This THM S, low-carb side dish makes a large batch and is a little heavier on the calories than I like to cook on a regular basis but it makes a great side dish if you’re having guests over, and leftovers reheat well. This Cheesy Veggie Medley makes the perfect company or potluck side dish! I was going for a healthier, grown-up recreation of the Velveeta-coated California blend veggies that I remember from church functions in my childhood. If you purchase items through my affiliate links, I receive a small commission but your price doesn't change.