Carrots au Gratin
Teresa Ambra
Carrots Au Gratin is mouthwatering and delectable. This delicious carrot casserole uses carrots in a rich cream sauce with green onions, cheddar cheese and a Corn Flake crumb topping. It's perfect for company or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or Mother's Day.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Veggies/Casserole
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 263 kcal
1 large stock pot to cook carrots
1 medium sauce pan
measuring cups
measuring spoons
1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
1 wooden spoon
1 9x13" glass baking dish
1 Rolling Pin to crush corn flakes
1 zip lock bag
aluminum foil
3 cups Corn Flakes crushed to 1 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided use (1 stick) 4 green onions sliced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour I use unbleached flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded 4 lbs. crinkle cut carrots cooked and drained 1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
Crush Corn Flakes in a zip lock bag with a rolling pin.
Combine crumbs and 4 tbsp. melted butter; set aside.
Melt remaining butter in sauce pan over low heat.
Add onion.
Sauté until onion is tender.
Add flour, salt and pepper.
Stir in cream and half and half in 1/8 cup increments.
Increase heat to medium; cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add cheese; stir until smooth.
Stir in cooked carrots and parsley.
Spread in greased 9x13” baking dish.
Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
Cover casserole with foil.
Bake in 350° oven about 40 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and crumbs are golden.
NOTE: You can also use Ritz cracker crumbs – use 1 1/2 sleeves, crushed.
Recipe adapted from Kellogg's .
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Calories: 263 kcal Carbohydrates: 22 g Protein: 7 g Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 10 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Trans Fat: 0.2 g Cholesterol: 49 mg Sodium: 373 mg Potassium: 491 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 8 g Vitamin A: 20902 IU Vitamin C: 10 mg Calcium: 195 mg Iron: 3 mg
Keyword carrots, side dish, vegetable