Creamy Carrot Crunch Casserole
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: The Casserole Queens Cookbook
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Carrots, Casserole, Side Dish
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick piecs
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups panko
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°; lightly coat a 9 × 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet set over med-high heat.
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Add carrots, salt, pepper, and marjoram.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots just start to brown, about 7 minutes.
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Sprinkle the flour over the carrots, stirring constantly.
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Cook until the flour turns golden, 1-2 minutes.
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Slowly pour in the cream while stirring constantly.
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Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and cover with foil.
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Bake until the cream is bubbling and the carrots just give way when pierced with a knife, 20-25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet set over medium heat.
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Add in garlic and cook until the butter just begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
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Add the breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
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When the casserole has finished cooking, remove the foil and allot to sit for about 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the top before serving.