BAKED CARROT CASSEROLE

Baked Carrot Casserole image

This recipe originally called for sweet potatoes, but I've substituted carrots. I think it's wonderful and have received many compliments on it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts and coconut. Sprinkle over carrot mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.