Best 8 Apple Carrot Casserole Recipes

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**Apple Carrot Casserole: A Symphony of Sweet and Savory Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the natural sweetness of apples with the earthy goodness of carrots – the Apple Carrot Casserole. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, boasting a golden-brown crust and a vibrant orange interior. Whether served as a comforting breakfast, a savory side dish, or a delectable dessert, this versatile casserole is sure to impress.

**Recipes in the Article:**

1. **Classic Apple Carrot Casserole:** Embrace the timeless flavors of this traditional recipe. Simple yet satisfying, it combines grated apples, carrots, spices, and a creamy sauce, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb topping.

2. **Savory Apple Carrot Casserole with Bacon:** Elevate the casserole with the smoky, salty richness of bacon. This variation features a medley of apples, carrots, bacon, and a savory breadcrumb topping, resulting in a dish that is both hearty and flavorful.

3. **Sweet Apple Carrot Casserole with Maple Glaze:** Experience a burst of sweetness with this decadent recipe. Featuring a combination of apples, carrots, and a sweet maple glaze, this casserole is perfect for those who prefer a dessert-like dish.

4. **Vegan Apple Carrot Casserole:** Delight in a plant-based version of this classic casserole. This recipe uses almond milk, vegan butter, and a flax egg to create a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for those with dietary restrictions or preferences.

5. **Gluten-Free Apple Carrot Casserole:** Savor the goodness of this casserole without compromising on taste. This recipe utilizes gluten-free bread crumbs and gluten-free flour to ensure that everyone can enjoy this delightful dish.

Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse flavors of the Apple Carrot Casserole. From classic to contemporary, sweet to savory, these recipes offer something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create a dish that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CARROT CASSEROLE



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Rich and cheesy, this casserole is the very best way to eat carrots. Pretty orange slices peek out from under a bed of buttery cracker crumbs. My mom loves to cook and share recipes. She picked this one up from a dear friend. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/2 cup butter, divided
6 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and cheese, stirring often. Stir in dill. Pour over the carrots. Toss the saltines and remaining butter; sprinkle over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BAKED CARROT CASSEROLE



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Provided by A Family Feast

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
½ cup butter
1 cup red bell pepper diced
1 cup sweet onion, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the sliced carrots in a 3-4-quart pan and cover with water and bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Butter a 9X9 baking dish and set aside.
  • While the carrots are cooking, in a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook peppers and onions for three minutes.
  • Add the salt, pepper and sugar and stir, then add the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat the milk in the microwave or in a small sauce pan to hot but not boiling and add to the onion and pepper mixture half at a time, stirring during each addition.
  • Cook this mixture one minute then remove from heat.
  • Once the carrots are cooked, drain and cool to room temperature. I laid them out on a plate to cool quicker.
  • After the carrots are cooled, place back in the pan they were cooked in and ladle one ladle full of the mixture from the other pan. This will help to mash the carrots.
  • Use a potato masher and mash like lumpy mashed potatoes. You want some bits and pieces and not mashed to a puree.
  • Whisk the egg and add it along with the parsley to the carrots and mix.
  • Add the carrot and egg mixture to the pan with the onion and peppers and mix to combine all the ingredients.
  • Scrape the carrot mixture into the prepared pan and bake uncovered for one hour. Remove and serve.
  • The dish can be prepared a day ahead and baked one hour before serving. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before baking if preparing the day before and refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 spoonful, Calories 201 calories, Sugar 11.8 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Fat 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.6 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg

CARROT AND APPLE CASSEROLE BAKE



Carrot and Apple Casserole Bake image

This is really good, and easy to make... can be doubled if desired. Just remember not to cook the carrots for more than 5 minutes, as they will cook more when baked.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 large carrots, sliced
4 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced
5 tablespoons flour
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (can use more for a sweeter taste)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a larger-size casserole dish (any size to hold the ingredients).
  • Cook or steam the carrots in a large saucepan in boiling water for 5 minutes (no more than 5 minutes!); drain.
  • Layer carrots and apples in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and nutmeg.
  • Sprinkle on top of the carrots and apples.
  • Dot with butter.
  • Pour the orange juice over the flour mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 119.4, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 33, Protein 2.9

BAKED APPLE AND CARROT CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from the www.recipe4living.com website. "Sweet and juicy, these two ingredients go beautifully together to make a sugared side dish."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Apple

Time 55m

Yield 1 2 quart baking dish, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 apples, cored, peeled, thinly sliced
2 cups carrots, sliced, cooked
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
salt, to taste
3/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place half the apples in greased 2 quart baking dish and cover with half the carrots.
  • Mix brown sugar, flour, and salt to taste, and sprinkle half the carrots.
  • Repeat layers and pour orange juice over top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 31.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 30.4, Protein 1.2

CARROT APPLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Carrot Apple Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JANIC412

Categories     Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 carrots, pared and cut into about 1/2 inch rounds
2 -3 apples, peeled and sliced into fairly thick wedges
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in boiling water until barely tender.
  • Do not overcook them because they are going into the oven.
  • Drain and mix the carrots and apples in a baking dish that has been lightly buttered.
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon, sprinkle over the carrot and apple mixture. Dot with the butter.
  • Pour the orange juice over all and bake 350: for about an hour.
  • This dish can be expanded very easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 40.9, Protein 1

CARROT CASSEROLE



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Whenever I make this dish, people rave about how good it is. One friend told me, "I don't usually eat carrots, but this is delicious!" That made my day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups sliced carrots
2 medium onions, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the soup, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. , Drain carrots; add to the onion mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

SAVORY CARROT & APPLE CASSEROLE



Savory Carrot & Apple Casserole image

If you are looking for a different kind of side dish, this combination of vegetables and fruit is tasty with a pork or beef roast on special occasions.

Provided by annconnolly

Categories     Apple

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb carrot, peeled, cut into sticks
2 large white onions, thinly sliced into rings
5 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
3 large apples, cored, thinly sliced into rings
1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Steam carrots in boiling salted water until tender-crisp. Set aside.
  • Cook onions until golden in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • In buttered baking dish, layer carrots, onions and apples. Sprinkle with thyme. Drizzle with lemon juice. Melt remaining butter. Mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes or until vegetables are heated through and crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 712.4, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 27, Protein 6.6

SPICED APPLE CARROT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Spiced Apple Carrot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by brunettebaker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Placde 1 inch water in saucepan, add carrots. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes, or until crisp tender. Drain.
  • In small bowl, combine sugar, ginger and nutmeg. In greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish, layer half the apples and carrots. Sprinkle with half the sugar mix. Repeat layers. Dot with butter.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, or until apples are crisp-tender and carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 40.5, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • For a sweeter casserole, use sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji. For a tarter casserole, use Granny Smith apples.
  • If you don't have a casserole dish, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them.
  • You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk will give you the creamiest casserole.
  • If you don't have ground cinnamon, you can use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon extract.
  • Serve the casserole warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This apple carrot casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover apples and carrots, and it is also a healthy and nutritious dish. With its sweet and savory flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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