FESTIVE CARROT RING

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I am the third generation in my family to have this recipe. It boasts of cheesy, carroty, savory goodness! A must-have side dish at all of my family's turkey dinner celebrations! Although I'm sure it would pair nicely with a roast or a chicken as well.

Provided by Mel's Kitchen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
5 tablespoons cornflake crumbs
6 eggs
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup melted butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups cornflake crumbs

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots, recover, and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain water, remove steamer basket, and return carrots to pan; mash with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 12 cup ring mold or Bundt® pan; sprinkle mold with 5 tablespoons corn flake crumbs.
  • Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat at high speed until light yellow, about 1 minute. Stir in the cooked carrots, milk, Cheddar cheese, butter, onion, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and the remaining 1 1/2 cup corn flake crumbs; mix well. Spoon into prepared mold.
  • Bake in preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned, abut 1 hour. Remove from oven; let stand 30 minutes before inverting onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 146.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 655.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Erickinah Savage
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I've been making this carrot ring for years, and it's always a hit. It's a delicious and festive side dish that everyone loves.


Twaib Headerson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.


momen Hosny
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This carrot ring is a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday table. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's well worth the effort. I highly recommend it!


Sanjeev YADAV
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of carrots, and I've even added different spices and herbs to change up the flavor. It's always a delicious and festive side dish.


ayoub hammad alsaeed
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy side dish for a dinner party, and this carrot ring fit the bill perfectly. It was a huge hit with my guests, and I'll definitely be making it again.


APIO CHRISTINE
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I've made this carrot ring several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khurshed Cox
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This carrot ring is a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday table. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's well worth the effort. I highly recommend it!


Mark Slane
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of carrots, and I've even added different spices and herbs to change up the flavor. It's always a delicious and festive side dish.


Jona Zaspa
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy side dish for a dinner party, and this carrot ring fit the bill perfectly. It was a huge hit with my guests, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Zamn shah
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I've been making this carrot ring for years, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Julee Stoner
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This carrot ring is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!


Rahman Abdur Rahman
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the carrot ring, and I even got requests for the recipe. It's a keeper!


Nereus hack
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The carrot ring was a showstopper, and it was a delicious addition to our Easter brunch.


Joanne Barrett
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I've never been a big fan of carrots, but this recipe changed my mind! The carrot ring was so delicious and festive, and it was a great way to use up some of the carrots from my garden.


Manoj bhatta Manoj bhatta
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This recipe was a hit at our Christmas party! The carrot ring was moist and flavorful, and the glaze gave it a beautiful shine. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Md Mohon Khan
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I was so impressed with this festive carrot ring! It was incredibly easy to make and looked absolutely stunning on my holiday table. My family raved about the flavor, and it was a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into their diets.