Timeless Traditions - Christmas Cookbook 2021

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 48 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 mins Total: 60 mins Servings: 6 servings A simple cheddar cheese sauce makes these sliced cooked carrots extra special. Serve them along with your Christmas meal. Fresh bread- crumbs give this casserole a nice look and crunch, but French fried onion rings would make a nice topping as well. INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and thinly sliced, about 5 cups of 1/4- inch slices) • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 cup milk • 1 cup cheddar cheese (sharp, shredded) • 1 pinch ground mustard • Salt to taste • Black pepper to taste For the Topping: • 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh and soft) • 2 tablespoons butter (melted) DIRECTIONS 1. Gather the ingredients. 2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 1-1/2- to 2-quart baking dish. 3. Combine the sliced carrots, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medi- um-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. 4. Drain well and set aside. 5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour. Cook, stir- ring, for 2 minutes, until bubbly and smooth. 6. Add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened. Add the shred- ded cheddar cheese and the ground mustard. Taste and add salt and pep- per, as needed. 7. Gently combine the sauce with the carrots and spoon into the pre- pared baking dish. 8. In a small bowl, toss the fresh breadcrumbs with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the carrot mixture. 9. Bake the casserole at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the topping is lightly browned. To brown the topping more, turn the oven set- ting to broil for a minute or two. Taken from https://www. thespruceeats.com/ CARROT CASSEROLE WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE THE GLEANER’S CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK |