MAKE-AHEAD BAKED CARROTS

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I love cooked carrots and I love creamed veggies, so this is one of my favorites. Originally from Esther Shank's Mennonite cookbook, tweaked a bit by me.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb carrot
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • If not making ahead of time, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 1 1/2 qt baking dish.
  • Peel and slice carrots. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil, cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, saute onion in butter over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add flour to onions, stirring to incorporate. Then slowly add milk, stirring as you go. Add salt, sugar and dry mustard and stir again.
  • Pour white sauce over carrots. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter, sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • If making ahead, cover casserole and put in fridge until needed. Remove 1/2 hour before coooking and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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