Carrots au Gratin
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.
Equipment
- 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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
NOTE: You can also use Ritz cracker crumbs – use 1 1/2 sleeves, crushed.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20902IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 3mg
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