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Vegetables in a Cloud

November 23, 2019 11 Comments

You all voted and vegetables in a cloud is up and here to stay! This recipe is original to my older children’s paternal grandmother. With her permission, I am sharing it here with all of you! Thanks Judi!

Vegetables in a cloud is not a recipe you’ll be bookmarking for your new year resolutions, but it sure makes for a memorable side dish. One your kids will happily devour too!! Literally every child in our entire extended family gobbles it right up! I should have renamed it Magic Veggies!

We have served vegetables in a cloud on our holiday spread for decades and it isn’t going anywhere! So put on your stretchy pants and enjoy!

Vegetables in a cloud- scoop of vegetables in a spoon

Just look at all the creamy goodness! Layers and layers of fresh vegetables smothered in magic sauce! How could I not share this with you!? If you struggle getting vegetables into your kids bellies, this recipe will be your saving grace!! You’re welcome.

Vegetables in a cloud ingredients on a sheet pan

Vegetables in a Cloud Ingredients

  • onion
  • water chestnuts
  • broccoli
  • cauliflower
  • carrots
  • whipping cream
  • mayonnaise
  • parmesan cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • season salt

It sounded healthy until you got halfway through that list LOL. I know what you’re thinking… WHOA… but here me out. This recipe is one to enjoy on special occasions, not everyday. All things in moderation, even moderation, right?

Sure we eat a clean and wholesome diet 80% of the time, but we also love to enjoy our favorite treats and traditions. And you should too! Please allow yourself grace to enjoy special occasions with your family minus restrictions. I beg you.

Vegetables in a cloud before adding sauce

Tips for making vegetables in a cloud

  • Use fresh vegetables, frozen will result in too much moisture.
  • After steaming your vegetables make sure you drain well for a good 10-15 minutes in a strainer. Again to remove excess moisture.
  • Whip cream to stiff peaks. Not whipping long enough will make for a runnier sauce.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes after pulling from the oven.
  • Hide the leftovers from your family. You deserve them.
Vegetables in a cloud straight out of oven

I hope vegetables in a cloud becomes a family tradition for you’re family too! Let me know if you make it this year and come back and tell me what you think! Happy Thanksgiving friends!!

Other Thanksgiving Recipes to try

  • Cranberry Chutney
  • Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme
  • Oh Snap! Powerballs
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Vegetables in a Cloud

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 cups cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
  • 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cans sliced water chesnuts, drained,
  • 16 ounces whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonaise
  • 1/2 cup parmasan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Redmond season salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent.

  3. Cook broccolli, carrots and cauiflower in a small amount of water until crisp tender.

  4. Grease a 9×13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  5. Add onions, water chesnuts and steamed vegeatbles to baking dish. Sprinkle generously with season salt.

  6. Whip cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

  7. Fold mayoaise and cheese into whipped cream and spread evenly on top of vegeatbels.

  8. Bake for 45 min or until the top is brown and bubbly.

  9. Devour.

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Comments

  1. Mikey

    December 5, 2019 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    Made this for thanksgiving this year and the whole family loved ’em 🙂

    Reply
    • shannon

      December 9, 2019 at 8:39 am

      Yay! I am so happy to hear that Mikey! I Hope it becomes a family tradition on your table as well! Happy holidays!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Davis

    December 21, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    I made this recipe for the first time for Thanksgiving.
    I loved it, and several family member asked for the recipe.
    Thank you for sharing a family favorite with us.

    Reply
    • shannon

      January 9, 2020 at 5:46 am

      I’m so glad you all loved it too!!

      Reply
  3. dermatologist

    August 2, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    great post!

    Reply
  4. Terri

    December 15, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    Are you able to suggest a replacement for the seasoning salt? I can’t get it here and Amazon can’t ship it in time for Christmas

    Reply
    • shannon

      December 19, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      Hi Terri,

      Yes you could use plain kosher salt!!

      Reply
      • Terri

        December 27, 2020 at 9:02 pm

        5 stars
        I just ate the leftovers for breakfast! Loved it

        Reply
  5. Jennifer

    January 1, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    My husband’s family has made this for YEARS for their family gatherings — I’m so glad you have this posted online!! It is this exact recipe, so I have to wonder if they know your relative???!!?? We love it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • shannon

      January 19, 2021 at 2:23 am

      No way! This was my mother in laws recipe that she allowed me to share! My guess is yes!!

      Reply

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Hi my name is Shannon. I am a wife, mother of three, and lover of food! In 2001 I was diagnosed with a series of digestive issues that forced me to drastically change my diet. From the moment my health journey began I found a new love for cooking...

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