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Heavenly Carrots

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 10
Calories: 195
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Holidays
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 4 Cups Carrots, cooked and drained
  • 1 ½ Cups Croutons (Salad Crispins)
  • 1 Cup Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • ¼ Cup Light cream
  • ¼ Cup Butter, melted
  • 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. Salt
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 1½-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2
    Place cooked, drained carrots in the prepared casserole.
  3. 3
    Stir in croutons and cheddar cheese.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, mix beaten eggs, light cream, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together.
  5. 5
    Pour egg mixture over the carrot mixture.
  6. 6
    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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