Cheddar-Carrot Casserole

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Spread carrot mixture in the greased casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup crushed crackers.

Step 5

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.