Best 10 Cheesy Carrot Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Cheesy Carrot Bake, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the sweetness of carrots, the richness of cheese, and the comforting warmth of a classic casserole. This versatile dish can be effortlessly prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option for busy individuals and families alike.

Our collection of Cheesy Carrot Bake recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and gluten-free variations. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with wholesome ingredients, ensuring a delightful and nutritious meal that satisfies both your taste buds and your body.

For those seeking a traditional indulgence, our Classic Cheesy Carrot Bake recipe delivers a comforting and nostalgic experience. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender carrots, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

If you're looking for a lighter alternative, our Skinny Cheesy Carrot Bake recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on flavor. This version utilizes non-fat milk, reduced-fat cheese, and whole-wheat bread crumbs, resulting in a delectable dish that's both satisfying and figure-friendly.

For vegetarians and vegans, our Vegan Cheesy Carrot Bake recipe provides a plant-based alternative that's equally delicious and nutritious. This innovative recipe swaps out dairy for creamy cashew sauce and nutritional yeast, delivering a rich and flavorful casserole that's sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

Finally, our Low-Carb Cheesy Carrot Bake recipe caters to those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. This ingenious recipe incorporates cauliflower rice and almond flour to create a grain-free and low-carb version of this classic dish, allowing you to enjoy all the cheesy goodness without the added carbohydrates.

No matter your dietary preferences, our Cheesy Carrot Bake recipes offer a delightful culinary experience that's sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE



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Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup medium onion
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 pounds baby carrots or 12 large carrots, sliced into bite sized pieces
1 cup plain bread crumbs or ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and set aside. Steam carrots until 1/2 way cooked. You want them to be soft enough to bite but still with a bit of a crunch. They'll finish cooking in the oven. As carrots are steaming, in a saucepan combine butter and onion. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add flour, salt, mustard and pepper and mix well to create a paste. Slowly add 1/4 cup of milk at a time whisking continually until all the milk has been added to pan. You are making a basic roux. The mixture will thicken quite a bit at first but slowly thin out. If you add all the milk at once you'll have a clumpy mess, so only add 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well. Cook for 5 minutes then turn off burner and add cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted and combined. When carrots are cooked half way, place carrots on the bottom of the casserole dish. Pour cheese mixture on top of carrots ensuring to cover carrots completely. Sprinkle bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers on top of sauce and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE



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Quite possibly the most addictive carrot side dish ever. NOTE: Amount of butter and Velveeta may be increased for a richer taste.

Provided by gpotts5626

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs carrots
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
6 ounces Velveeta cheese
12 Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Boil enough water to cover carrots.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel and slice carrots into bite sized pieces.
  • Boil carrots for 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place carrots in 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over carrots.
  • Melt butter and Velveeta. Pour over carrots.
  • Crumble Ritz crackers over casserole.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 63.1, Sodium 722.5, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 27.8, Protein 6.6

ZESTY CARROT BAKE



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For a fun vegetable dish, try these tender carrots in a sauce that gets its zip from horseradish. With a crunchy crumb topping and comforting sauce, it will tempt even those who usually don't care for cooked carrots. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • On stovetop or microwave, cook carrots until tender. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the next five ingredients. Pour over carrots. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

POTLUCK CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Potluck Cheesy Carrot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Monica

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium carrots, sliced
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 cups milk
8 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced (medium or sharp)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in salted water until tender. You should have 6 cups. Drain.
  • Melt first amount of butter in saucepan. Add onion and saute until clear and soft.
  • Mix in flour, sailt, pepper and celery salt.
  • Stir in mustard and milk until it boils and thickens.
  • Layer in 2 litre casserole as follows: 1/2 carrots, 1/2 cheese slices, 1/2 carrots, 1/2 cheese slices, all of the sauce.
  • Melt second amount of butter in small saucepan. Stir in crumbs.
  • Spread over all.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 25 - 30 minutes until browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 677.9, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 11.4

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.

CHEESY CARROTS



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When Lois Harbold of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is looking for a streamlined side dish, she turns to this comforting recipe. Convenient frozen carrots are baked in a smooth creamy sauce and topped with bread crumbs for a golden appearance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the carrots, soup and cheese. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes; stir. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. bake 10-15 minutes longer or until carrots are tender and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 953mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CARROT CHEESECAKE



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My family loves this creamy make-ahead dessert. Unlike traditional cheesecake, I sprinkle a streusel topping over the filling. It needs to be refrigerated overnight and is well worth the wait. -Misty Wellman, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/3 cups chopped carrots, cooked and pureed
TOPPING:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the cream, cornstarch, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and cinnamon. Fold in carrots. , Pour into crust. Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a larger baking pan. Add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes until center is just set. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over filling. Bake 7-10 minutes longer. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY CARROT CASSEROLE



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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. -Laurie Heward, Fillmore, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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., 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 : Calories 238 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEESY CARROT BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Anyone who hints at not enjoying broccoli would like this recipe. The vegetable combination, enhanced by cheddar cheese, makes a colorful side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery and onion in 3 teaspoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. In the same skillet, saute broccoli in the remaining butter for 1 minute. Place over cheese; pour broth over all., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESY CARROT CASSEROLE



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

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb carrot, sliced (I sometimes use sliced baby carrots)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounces evaporated low-fat milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup crushed baked cheese crackers, DIVIDED (I use Cheese Nips four cheese flavor)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook sliced carrots in water until tender (about 10 minutes, depending on the sizes of your carrots). Drain carrots and place them into a casserole dish.
  • In the saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add in onion. Add evaporated milk, cheese, thyme, tarragon, salt, and white pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the crushed cheese-flavored crackers. Pour over carrots in the casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup crushed cheese-flavored crackers and paprika.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 309.9, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, young carrots. Avoid carrots that are too thick or woody.
  • Peel and cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife: This will make it easier to cut the carrots into even pieces.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the carrots, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can brown evenly.
  • Roast the carrots until they are tender: The carrots should be tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use a cheese that melts well and has a flavor that you enjoy.
  • Grate the cheese finely: This will help it melt evenly over the carrots.
  • Don't overcook the dish: The carrots should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.

Conclusion:

Cheesy carrot bake is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy cheese sauce and tender carrots, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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