CHEDDAR-CARROT CASSEROLE

Cheddar-Carrot Casserole image

Beautiful orange color. The sweetness of the carrots and the zest of the Cheddar crackers and Cheddar cheese make a unique and yummy combination... an annual recipe for my family!

Provided by Brite Eyes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
1 ¾ cups milk
1 ⅓ cups grated mature Cheddar cheese
1 ⅓ cups crushed Cheddar-flavored crackers, divided
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ⅓ teaspoons salt
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots; cover and steam until very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
Drain carrots and mash in a large bowl. Mix in milk, Cheddar cheese, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon crushed crackers, beaten eggs, butter, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Spread carrot mixture in the greased casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup crushed crackers.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g