Carrot casserole, a sweet and savory side dish, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a popular comfort food that is often served during holiday gatherings, but it can also be enjoyed as a weeknight meal. Originating in the United States, carrot casserole is typically made with grated carrots, a creamy sauce, and a crunchy topping. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and set aside. Steam carrots until 1/2 way cooked. You want them to be soft enough to bite but still with a bit of a crunch. They'll finish cooking in the oven. As carrots are steaming, in a saucepan combine butter and onion. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add flour, salt, mustard and pepper and mix well to create a paste. Slowly add 1/4 cup of milk at a time whisking continually until all the milk has been added to pan. You are making a basic roux. The mixture will thicken quite a bit at first but slowly thin out. If you add all the milk at once you'll have a clumpy mess, so only add 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well. Cook for 5 minutes then turn off burner and add cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted and combined. When carrots are cooked half way, place carrots on the bottom of the casserole dish. Pour cheese mixture on top of carrots ensuring to cover carrots completely. Sprinkle bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers on top of sauce and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
CARROT CASSEROLE
Whenever I make this dish, people rave about how good it is. One friend told me, "I don't usually eat carrots, but this is delicious!" That made my day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the soup, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. , Drain carrots; add to the onion mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
CARROT ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
Delightful, unusual flavor! A nice departure from casserole recipes that call for cream soups or cheese. Pretty enough for a dinner party. May use other vegetables as well.
Provided by edyegourmet
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place carrots into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Strain carrots out of the water with a slotted spoon. Add zucchini slices to the pot and simmer until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Stir reserved cooking liquid into mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix cooked vegetables into mayonnaise mixture until well blended; pour mixture into prepare baking dish.
- Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over vegetables.
- Bake in preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 444.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
SWEET POTATO & CARROT CASSEROLE
This tangy and sweet casserole is full of flavor. We've served it at many celebrations over the years and it's always been a big hit! -Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, cover raisins with hot water; let stand 30 minutes. , Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, just until tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove potatoes and cool slightly. Add carrots to same pot of boiling water; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes; drain., Peel sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 1-1/2-in.-thick slices. Arrange potatoes and carrots in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut sides down., Drain raisins. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in raisins. Add brown sugar and orange juice, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and sauce is bubbly, 25-30 minutes; if desired, baste occasionally with sauce. Let stand 10 minutes; toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARROT POTATO CASSEROLE
I've been relying on this recipe for more than 30 years. That's a true testament to how delicious it is!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Add the potatoes, carrots and onion. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CARROT AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
Carrots and zucchini are baked in a rich and cheesy casserole and topped with a crunchy bread crumb layer.
Provided by Angela
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the inside of a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Boil carrots in a pot of lightly salted water until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add zucchini and onion; boil until zucchini is tender, 5 to 10 more minutes. Drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter forming a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir half-and-half into paste, stirring constantly, until mixed. Add bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add Colby-Jack cheese, mustard, and dill; whisk until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in vegetables. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish.
- Mix bread crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter in a bowl until butter is fully incorporated. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling and topping is browned, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 744.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CABBAGE-CARROT CASSEROLE
My grandmother passed this recipe down to me. People who don't even like cabbage love this dish.
Provided by Paula
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Dissolve bouillon cubes in water in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook cabbage and carrots in the seasoned water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer cabbage and carrots to an 8x11-inch casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until hot, about 1 minutes. Pour reserved cooking liquid and milk into the flour mixture; stir until smooth. Add cheese to milk mixture; cook and stir until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and thick. Pour cheese sauce over cabbage and carrots; stir to coat. Season with paprika.
- Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CARROT CASSEROLE
Great side dish for big meals. I make it every holiday and it's always a hit!
Provided by Jane
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Saute onions and stir in soup, salt, pepper and cheese. Stir in cooked carrots. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
- Toss croutons with 1/3 cup melted butter; scatter over casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 7 g
RUTABAGA CARROT CASSEROLE
This scoop-able side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place rutabaga in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes, adding the carrots during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain., In a large bowl, mash the rutabaga mixture with egg, brown sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in rice and milk. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY CARROT CASSEROLE
My mom and I developed this recipe to see if there was a carrot dish that even people who don't care for carrots would enjoy. So far, I haven't met anyone who hasn't liked this casserole. -Laurie Heward, Fillmore, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish and reserved cooking liquid; spread evenly over carrots. Sprinkle with cheese; top with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARROT CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE
Carrots made creamy with processed cheese and heavy cream, and baked with a bread crumb crust.
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in onion, butter, cream, salt, pepper and cheese; mix well. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 930.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
CARROT LENTIL CASSEROLE
"My husband loves this hearty meatless casserole, especially on a chilly winter evening," says Stacey Krawczyk of Champaign, Illinois. "It's wonderful served with crusty bread and a green salad."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the onion, carrots, lentils, rice, cheese, green pepper and seasonings. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until the liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED CARROT CASSEROLE
This recipe originally called for sweet potatoes, but I've substituted carrots. I think it's wonderful and have received many compliments on it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts and coconut. Sprinkle over carrot mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GRANDMOTHER'S CARROT CASSEROLE
Baby carrots are mixed with onions and cheese, topped with crumbled buttery round crackers. This is my grandmother's best Thanksgiving recipe.
Provided by LYNDAS
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the carrots and onion into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then steam over medium heat until carrots are tender enough to pierce with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and cheese. Stir in the carrots and onion until evenly coated. Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with crumbled crackers.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and the top is toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 522.1 mg, Sugar 25.8 g
SWEET POTATO AND CARROT CASSEROLE
Make and share this Sweet Potato and Carrot Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a big pot, add potatoes, carrots, and enough water to cover; bring to a boil; lower heat to low,cover, and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
- Drain vegetables; then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash with a potato masher until almost a puree (do not puree in food processor as the texture will not be right).
- Add in the orange juice, egg, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, bourbon, and salt/pepper to taste; stir until well blended.
- Stir in pecans; scape mixture into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes or until slightly browned.
CHEESY CARROT BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Anyone who hints at not enjoying broccoli would like this recipe. The vegetable combination, enhanced by cheddar cheese, makes a colorful side dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery and onion in 3 teaspoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. In the same skillet, saute broccoli in the remaining butter for 1 minute. Place over cheese; pour broth over all., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PUFFED CARROT CASSEROLE
This rich and flavorful side-dish recipe comes from Annette Ingerman of Baltimore.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Put carrots in a saucepan, and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer until tender, 35 minutes. Drain; mash carrots with a potato masher.
- Stir in flour, brown sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour into prepared dish. Bake for 1 hour.
CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT CASSEROLE
This is a great side-dish. Carrots and cauliflower are baked in a zesty hollandaise sauce. It may seem complicated but its very easy, as long as you have a blender. Very creamy and zippy!! Not to mention DELICIOUS!
Provided by FRENO
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower and carrots, and boil for about 7 minutes, until fork tender. Drain well, and transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- While the vegetables are cooking, combine the egg yolks, salt, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce in a blender or food processor. Blend for a few seconds to mix, then continue to blend while slowly pouring in 1/2 cup of hot melted butter. Continue blending until thickened. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the baking dish. Stir together the cracker crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the casserole is bubbling, and the top is toasted. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 148.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 537.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CARROT TURNIP CASSEROLE
This vegetable casserole makes a great side dish for any special occasion. Can be frozen for usage at another time.
Provided by VANCO
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
- Place turnip and carrots in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender. Drain, and mash. Mix in butter and brown sugar until melted.
- Place processed cheese food in a microwave-safe bowl, and melt in the microwave. Stir in milk, and mix into the mashed vegetables. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the stuffing.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 910.9 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
EASY CARROT CASSEROLE
"SOME of us grandchildren didn't like cooked carrots, but we all dug into this Carrot Casserole. Maybe that was because is tastes more like a stuffing than a vegetable dish. Whatever the reason, we kids forgot we were eating carrots whenever we enjoyed this casserole."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cover carrots with water and cook until very tender. Drain and mash. In a large bowl, beat eggs; add onion, celery, parsley, butter and salt. Stir in carrots. Add bread cubes and mix well. , Pour into greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, select fresh, young carrots that are firm and brightly colored.
- Peel and chop the carrots evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly in the casserole.
- Don't overcook the carrots: They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
- Use a variety of spices: This will add depth and flavor to the casserole. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make carrot casserole. Feel free to add your own unique touches, such as different vegetables, cheeses, or nuts.
Conclusion:
Carrot casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a carrot casserole recipe that everyone will love.
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