Grandmother's Carrot Casserole

Grandmother's Carrot Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    70

Elevate humble carrots into a comforting and subtly sweet casserole, featuring tender carrots, savory onions, a creamy cheese sauce, and a delightful buttery cracker topping. A modern twist on a classic side dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    38 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    522 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    39 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 15 mins In a large saucepan, combine carrots and onion. Add water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and steam until carrots are fork-tender, approximately 5-10 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly. (15 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and Cheddar cheese until smooth. Gently fold in the cooked carrots and onion until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over the top. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown and toasted. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use full-fat mayonnaise and freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of hot sauce to the cheese sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
If you don't have buttery round crackers, Ritz crackers or even crushed saltines can be substituted.
The casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Consider adding a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for garnish before serving.

Leanne Kuhicgorczany

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Kari Considine

    My kids usually hate carrots, but they actually ate this casserole! Thank you for sharing!

  • Alexandrine Homenick

    This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the crunchy cracker topping.

  • Milton Wilderman

    I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce for a tangy twist. It was delicious!

  • Andreane Sauer

    Easy to follow and the results were amazing! Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.

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