cheesy scalloped carrots

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jan 13, 2012

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.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 servings

Ingredients

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

How To Make cheesy scalloped carrots

  • Step 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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