Heavenly Carrots
Description
Cooked carrots layered in a buttered casserole with croutons, sharp cheddar, beaten eggs, light cream, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and salt — baked uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes. The name is earned. A vegetable side dish that people ask the recipe for.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 1½-quart casserole dish.
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Place cooked, drained carrots in the prepared casserole.
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Stir in croutons and cheddar cheese.
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In a bowl, mix beaten eggs, light cream, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together.
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Pour egg mixture over the carrot mixture.
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Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 195kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Cholesterol 75mg25%
- Sodium 380mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use any seasoned crouton for this recipe — the crunch and seasoning of the crouton adds texture and flavor that plain breadcrumbs cannot replicate.
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