A simple cheddar cheese sauce makes these sliced cooked carrots extra special. Serve them along with a Sunday dinner or holiday meal. Fresh breadcrumbs give this casserole a nice look and crunch, but french fried onion rings would make a nice topping as well.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and thinly cut into 1/4-inch slices, about 5 cups
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1 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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1 pinch ground mustard
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
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1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, soft
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly butter a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.
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Combine the sliced carrots, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
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Drain well and set aside.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until bubbly and smooth.
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Add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and the ground mustard. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
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Gently combine the sauce with the carrots and spoon into the prepared baking dish.
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In a small bowl, toss the fresh breadcrumbs with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the carrot mixture.
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Bake the casserole at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the topping is lightly browned. To brown the topping more, turn the oven setting to broil for a minute or two.
Glass Bakeware Warning
Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat-resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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225 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 225 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
Sodium 582mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 6g | |
Vitamin C 4mg | 20% |
Calcium 156mg | 12% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 373mg | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |