Carrot Casserole
Servings 8 people
This Carrot Casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish that's filled with tender carrots and then topped with buttery cornflakes! Pull this delicious side out of the oven after only 20 minutes of baking!
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3½ cups sliced carrots cooked until just tender and drained
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
Topping:
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x11-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or deep skillet and add the chopped onion. Saute until they are softened and translucent.
- Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper and cook for 3 minutes or until bubbly.
- Pour in the milk and cream while stirring constantly. Cook this until the mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken.
- Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Add the carrots and parsley and stir to coat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of melted butter and cornflakes until fully coated.
- Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly on top of the carrots and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- How To Store Leftovers: Place leftover Carrot Casserole into an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. Eat the leftovers within 3 days! If you’d like you could also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Can I Cook This Casserole In The Microwave? You can, however doing so won’t give the casserole the same crispy texture on top that it gets from the oven. To cook it in the microwave leave the cornflakes off and then cook it for 10 minutes or until heated through. Then add on the cornflake mixture and continue to cook for another minute.
- What Else Can I Use Instead Of Cornflakes? You could crumble up potato chips, buttery crackers like Ritz, panko bread crumbs, or crushed croutons.
- Do I Have To Add The Cream To This Recipe? I enjoy it because it makes the dish rich and creamy but you can certainly swap it out. I’d recommend using milk in its place for a total of 1 1/2 cups of milk in the overall recipe. If you’d like you could even use fat-free milk.
- Can I Use A Different Sized/Shape Casserole Dish For This Carrot Side Dish? Definitely! Just keep in mind that if you choose a small round or oval casserole dish you’ll want to increase the bake time by about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10300IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 3mg
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