cheesy carrot and green peas casserole
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.
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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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2Coat 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.
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Step 3Melt 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.
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Step 4Remove from heat and cool completely for 8 minutes.
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Step 5Heat 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.
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Step 6In a large bowl, combine sauteed carrot mixture, green peas, remaining shredded Parmesan cheese, and cream mixture; mix well for 3 minutes until blended.
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Step 7Spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
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Step 8Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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