Best 9 Cheesy Carrot And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a heartwarming and delectable side dish that blends the earthy sweetness of carrots with the comforting embrace of rice and cheese? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking the ultimate cheesy carrot and rice casserole. This dish is not only a culinary delight but also a versatile complement to a wide range of main courses. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or seeking a cozy family meal, this casserole is guaranteed to impress with its symphony of flavors and textures. Join us on a culinary adventure as we unravel the secrets behind creating the perfect cheesy carrot and rice casserole, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of comfort and taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE



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SINCE all our children are grown, I like to make simple dishes for my husband and me. I usually have cheese, carrots and rice on hand, so this is a very handy side dish to whip up at any time. The cashews add crunch and great flavor. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded Velveeta
1 large egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped salted cashews
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine rice, carrots, cheese and egg; mix well. Spoon into a greased 2-cup baking dish. Combine the cashews and parsley; sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHEESY CARROT RICE CASSEROLE



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This side dish recipe is just the right balance of starch and vegetables in a creamy, cheesy baked casserole.

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked rice
2 cups grated carrot
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the cooked rice, grated carrot, cheese, salad dressing, milk, egg, and onion in a bowl. Mix well. Season with the salt and black pepper, to taste. Transfer the carrot mixture to a 4-cup greased baking dish. Cover the dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Remove the carrot casserole from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, covered, before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEDDAR RICE CASSEROLE



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With its blend of garlic, parsley and cheese, this rice casserole makes a savory side dish. It's one of my favorite ways to serve rice. -Nancy Baylor, Holiday Island, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE



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Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup medium onion
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 pounds baby carrots or 12 large carrots, sliced into bite sized pieces
1 cup plain bread crumbs or ritz crackers

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.

RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Carrots and cheese create a great flavor combination in this easy-to-make side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 loaf (8 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese (2 cups)
2 cups packaged shredded carrots
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan, 8x8x2 inches.
  • Make rice as directed on package. Mix rice, cheese, carrots, onions, eggs and milk in pan. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving

CHEESY CARROT AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Carrot and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Montana-GemBob

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups mashed cooked carrots
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Beat the egg.
  • Mix egg with carrots, rice, onion, salt and pepper.
  • Mix in 1 cup of chedder cheese with other ingredients.
  • Pour into a greased casserole dish.
  • Dot the top with the butter.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top and cover with foil long enough for cheese to melt.
  • Prep time includes cookin rice and carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.1, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 881.9, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 19.1

CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE WITH TURKEY



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Gullah-Geechie cooking is all about one-dish meals, and this comforting rice casserole is just that. Instead of broccoli, which you'll commonly find in casseroles, I like to use a combination of shredded Brussels sprouts, carrots and red bell pepper for color and flavor.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless turkey breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half
One 8-ounce carton sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced (about 3 cups)
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)
2 carrots, diced (1 1/4 cups)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups parboiled rice
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey breast on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the turkey is done, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes, then dice.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook until it bubbles and begins to smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Brussels sprouts, carrots and bell pepper and sauté until the vegetables begin to become tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Combine the vegetables, rice, turkey, white Cheddar and 1 cup yellow Cheddar in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl or microwave-proof glass measure, then add the panko and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the top along with the remaining cup yellow Cheddar.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Easy, kid-friendly, healthy, yummy chicken and rice casserole. Double the recipe to have one casserole to bake right away and one to freeze for later.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (7 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) bag yellow rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
  • While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
  • While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 990.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CARROT RICE CASSEROLE



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A suprisingly flavorful dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Is well accompanyied by a salad. My mother found this recipe in the news paper, thought it sounded good and sent it to me. I was hesitant but ultimately amazed at how good it is!

Provided by The Esquire

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 lb carrot, grated
1 onion, chopped fine
1 1/3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add grated carrots and onions; saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, cooked rice and eggs.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased 11x13 baking dish.
  • Bake @ 350 for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.8, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 221, Sodium 573.5, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 20.1

Tips:

  • For a more savory casserole, use a sharp cheddar cheese. If you prefer a milder flavor, use a mild cheddar or a Monterey Jack cheese.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Let it cool completely, then cover it and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until heated through.
  • To add a pop of color and flavor, stir in some chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving.
  • If you don't have any cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice. Just follow the package directions for cooking the rice.
  • This casserole is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add in any cooked vegetables that you have on hand, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans.

Conclusion:

This cheesy carrot and rice casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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