Creamy Carrot Casserole

My mom and I developed this recipe to see if there was a carrot dish that even people who don't care for carrots would enjoy. So far, I haven't met anyone who hasn't liked this casserole.

Creamy Carrot Casserole

Average Rating: 4.68

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds carrots, sliced or 1 package (20 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons crushed Ritz crackers

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish and reserved cooking liquid; spread evenly over carrots. Sprinkle with cheese; top with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 238 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.