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Carrot Casserole

This comforting carrot casserole is creamy, cheesy, and topped with buttery stuffing. It's a kid-friendly vegetable side dish that's perfect for any holiday meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Topping
  • 3 cups boxed stuffing mix
  • 0.33333333333333 cup unsalted butter
Casserole Mixture
  • 4 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.25 cups cream of celery soup
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add butter to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, stir in the stuffing mix and cook for 5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Add carrots to a medium-sized pot and fill with water about an inch above the carrots. Boil for 7 to 9 minutes, until carrots are tender. Drain water.
  3. Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and sauté until soft, about 7 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked carrots, sautéed onions, cream of celery soup, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Spread the carrot mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Top with the prepared stuffing mixture.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown. Serve hot.

Notes

This carrot casserole is a fantastic side dish for holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter, but it's also great for a weeknight family dinner. It's an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your meal!