Carrot Casserole @ gourmetrecipe

Carrot casserole makes a delicious breakfast, snack or side dish to meats or fish. A simple carrot casserole consists of carrots, butter, onions, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, milk, cheese, and breadcrumbs. You can also use onions rings in lieu of breadcrumbs. Some like to add curry powder to give the casserole a spicy kick.

 

First, the sliced carrots are boiled in salted water until they soften and then drained and set aside. The butter is then melted in a saucepan and flour is stirred in, over low heat until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Milk is added gradually while constantly stirring the mixture and it is cooked until thick. The cheese is then added and stirred in until melted.

 

The cooked carrots are then placed in a casserole dish and layered with bread or onion crumbs and the sauce is poured over the dish. The casserole is then baked in a 550 degree F oven for 15 minutes and then the remaining crumbs or onion rings are garnished over the top of the casserole and it is baked for another five to ten minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and the casserole is heated through.

 

In other variations, carrots can be combined with potato to make a carrot and potato recipe. Other possible combinations are carrots and peas casserole, carrots and corn casserole, carrots and mushrooms, carrots and cabbage, carrots and chicken, carrots and fish, carrots and pork, and carrots and pasta casserole.

 

For a sweet side dish that is a cross between salad, dessert, and casserole, make apple carrot casserole. After boiling carrots drain them and layer sliced carrots and sliced apples in a casserole dish. Combine flour, nutmeg, and brown sugar and sprinkle this over the top of the carrots and apples. Dot the top with butter and pour orange juice over the whole. Sprinkle with some salt and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender.

 

SOURCE: cookcarrots.com/popular-carrots/carrot-casserole/ (via Foodspotting)

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