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cheesy scalloped carrots

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare carrots. I love the creaminess the cheese makes with the butter and milk and the crunchy crumbs on the top.My mom would make these as a side dish with her fried chicken and country mashed potatoes. Now I make them for my family.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy scalloped carrots

  • 2 pkg
    (16 oz. each) fresh, sliced carrot chips
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 3/4 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter

How To Make cheesy scalloped carrots

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350^. In a saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil. Add the carrots and cook until barely tender,12 minutes; drain. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté onions over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Whisk in flour, salt, ginger and pepper; stir while cooking for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk; cook stirring constantly until thickened,5 minutes. Stir in the cheeses. In a large bowl combine carrots and sauce. Pour into a buttered or sprayed 2 quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter sprinkle over carrots. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
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