Carrot Casserole

6 servings servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 35 m Total: 50 m Beginner
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Carrot Casserole
This is a real quick and easy side dish with tender mashed carrots, Velveeta cheese, eggs, and buttery cracker crumbs baked until golden. Perfect comfort food that’s ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or holiday dinners.

Ingredients

6 servings servings
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 cup Velveeta cheese, grated

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Boil the carrots in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well and mash until smooth.
  2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the mashed carrots, cracker crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, sugar, melted butter, and grated Velveeta cheese. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch casserole dish. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.

Tips and Techniques

Make sure to drain the boiled carrots thoroughly before mashing to avoid a watery casserole. For a crunchier topping, reserve some cracker crumbs to sprinkle on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Velveeta cheese: sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • cracker crumbs: panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
  • whole milk: half-and-half or evaporated milk

Equipment Needed

  • large pot for boiling
  • potato masher or fork
  • mixing bowl
  • 8x8 inch casserole dish
  • grater for cheese