cheesy carrot and green peas casserole

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st bernard, LA
Updated on Mar 30, 2026

I created a new vegetable casserole recipe. It will be on carrots and peas, filled with shredded Mexican cheese blend and cubed American cheese on the bottom. It's great with a side of oven-fried chicken thighs.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup cubed processed American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons sweet and tangy seasoning, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 cans green peas, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make cheesy carrot and green peas casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on the sides and bottom of the baking dish and add cubed American cheese.
  • Step 3
    Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, soups, cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons of sweet and tangy seasoning. Stir well and bring it to a boil for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat and cool completely for 8 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes until the carrots are tender. Season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and the remaining sweet and tangy seasoning. Remove from heat.
  • Step 6
    In a large bowl, combine sauteed carrot mixture, green peas, remaining shredded Parmesan cheese, and cream mixture; mix well for 3 minutes until blended.
  • Step 7
    Spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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