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Cheesy Carrot Casserole
Cheesy carrot casserole is always the surprise star of the show with its creamy mashed carrots topped with a buttery Ritz cracker topping.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 pounds carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Topping
- 1 leeve Ritz crackers crushed (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or casserole pan.
- Wash, peel, and chop 3 pounds carrots. Place the chopped carrots in a medium pot and cover with water. Simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- While the carrots are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium white onion (diced) and cook for 7–10 minutes, until it becomes translucent and lightly browned. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Drain the cooked carrots and mash them to your desired texture, using a potato masher for a chunkier result or a food processor for a smoother consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 8 ounces sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 large egg Mix well. Add the mashed carrots and cooked onion to the bowl and gently fold until evenly mixed. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Crush 1 sleeve Ritz crackers and place crumbs into a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter (melted), 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and stir to combine. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the carrot mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
28937IU
(579%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 28937IU | 579% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.