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    Carrot Casserole

    Published: Mar 10, 2023 · Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Carrot Casserole is the perfect side dish for the kids. If they love cheese, carrots and Ritz crackers then this casserole will be great for them!

    Carrot Casserole served on stacked white plates.

    Casseroles are a favorite of our family. I make them for dinners and side dishes all the time.

    This Carrot Casserole is a great side dish that you can serve with almost any entree!

    The buttery, cheesy flavor of the casserole is gives these carrots a rich taste everyone will love. 

    How to make Carrot Casserole:

    Cook Carrots: Start by cooking your carrots to soften them up before adding them to the casserole.

    Cheese Sauce: Make your roux so you can make the cheese sauce for the top of the casserole. Layer the carrots on the bottom of the casserole dish and then spread the cheese sauce on top.

    Bake: Cover casserole with the crushed Ritz crackers and then bake.

    Ingredients:

    • Baby Carrots - You can also use regular carrots that you peel and slice.
    • Butter - I used unsalted butter but salted would work I would just use less salt to season.
    • Onion - yellow onion that has been diced.
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Seasoning - dry mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Milk - I usually use 1% or 2% milk but skim would work as well.
    • Half and Half - half and half is just equal parts milk and cream. You can but this in the store or just use cream and milk.
    • Cheese - shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Ritz Crackers - that have been crushed.

    ingredients for the carrot casserole.

    Directions:

    Step One - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

    Step Two - Place baby carrots in a sauce pan with 1 inch water and 3 tablespoons of butter.

    Bring water to a boil then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.

    carrots in pan with butter ready to cook.

    Step Three - Cook for 5-6 minutes until carrots are soft but still have a slight crunch.

    Drain water and place steamed carrots into your prepared casserole dish.

    Step Four - In your saucepan add remaining butter and allow to melt.

    Add onions and cook until tender and translucent.

    melting butter to cook the onions.

    Step Five - Add flour and seasoning and whisk until at a paste like texture.

    Step Six - Slowly whisk in milk and half and half until roux is formed.

    Continue to whisk for 3-4 minutes to allow roux to thicken.

    making the rue for the casserole.

    Step Seven - Remove from heat and add in shredded cheese. Mix until melted and smooth.

    adding cheese to the roux to make the cheese sauce.

    Step Seven - Pour cheese sauce over your carrots and topped with crushed ritz crackers.

    putting the carrots in the casserole dish and topping with cheese sauce.

    Step Eight - Bake for 25-30 minutes until warm throughout.

    adding crushed Ritz crackers to the top of the casserole.

    Do you need to pre-cook your carrots?

    Carrots are a very hearty vegetable. Full of starch you definitely want to pre-cook them before making the casserole, so the carrots are soft to eat.

    They won't get mushy as long as you do not overcook them first.

    closeup of casserole not baked yet.

    Should you cut your carrots?

    I used baby carrots for this recipe, so I did not cut or slice them.

    You are more than welcome to slice your carrots into slices or smaller strips.

    Choose whichever way you would like, and also which way you think people would enjoy the most!

    baked carrot casserole being served with wooden spoon.

    How to store this casserole:

    Fridge: This casserole needs to be kept in the refrigerator once it is done. Store in an airtight container for best results. The casserole should last about 5-7 days.

    Freezer: You can also freeze this casserole. You can freeze it before or after baking.

    Reheat: Either way works fine, but to cook thaw it and then follow the directions for baking.

    It should last in the freezer for three months.

    baked carrot casserole on white plates.

    What should you serve this casserole with?

    Here are some good entrees to serve with this Carrot Casserole. You can serve this with almost anything!

    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken - This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken recipe is super easy to make, and it is cooked perfectly in the air fryer. 

    Crock Pot Ribs - One of the best ways to make ribs! These Crock Pot Ribs are actually fall off the bone tender and full of flavor.

    Turkey Meatloaf - Turkey Meatloaf is a classic recipe that is often forgotten. This meatloaf recipe is healthy made with lean ground turkey, full of flavor and super moist!

    closeup of baked carrot casserole on stacked white plates.

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    Carrot Casserole

    Carrot Casserole

    Jennie Duncan
    This Carrot Casserole is the perfect side dish for the kids. If they love cheese, carrots and Ritz crackers then this casserole will be great for them!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Casserole
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 278 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds baby carrots
    • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
    • ½ medium yellow onion (diced)
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup half and half
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup crushed ritz crackers

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Place baby carrots in a sauce pan with 1 inch water and 3 tablespoons of butter. Bring water to a boil then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
    • Cook for 5-6 minutes until carrots are soft but still have a slight crunch. Drain water and place steamed carrots into your prepared casserole dish.
    • In your saucepan add remaining butter and allow to melt. Add onions and cook until tender and translucent.
    • Add flour and seasoning and whisk until at a paste like texture.
    • Slowly whisk in milk and half and half until roux is formed. Continue to whisk for 3-4 minutes to allow roux to thicken.
    • Remove from heat and add in shredded cheese. Mic until melted and smooth.
    • Pour cheese sauce over your carrots and topped with crushed ritz crackers.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes until warm throughout.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 13134IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg
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