CARROT BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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This colorful side dish feels right at home with any entree. The veggies are coated in a buttery cheese sauce, then layered with cracker crumbs. Even kids who turn up their noses at broccoli will eat this up. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots
1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped or 6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3/4 cup butter, divided
1-3/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 40 crackers)

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cover and simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. drain and set aside. , In a small saucepan, cook and stir cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth. Stir in broccoli and carrots until combined., Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle a third of the mixture in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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