Carrot Broccoli Casserole Recipe

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This colorful side dish feels right at home with any entree. The veggies are coated in a buttery cheese sauce, then layered with cracker crumbs. Even kids who turn up their noses at broccoli will eat this up. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

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Carrot Broccoli Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots
  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped or 6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 3/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1-3/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 40 crackers)

Directions

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cover and simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. drain and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, cook and stir cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth. Stir in broccoli and carrots until combined.
  • Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle a third of the mixture in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 397 calories, 29 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 727 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Carrot Broccoli Casserole in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p35

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Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by ValerieMS

This is a great recipe for parents of young children and/or inexperienced cooks to take to Holiday Dinners! It's fast, easy and great tasting. Just be sure to use real butter!


Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by mickeymotto

Excellent veggie cassarole. Its even great reheated.


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by mickeymotto

Yummo! Everyone loved this dish. It is a keeper. It is even great reheated.


Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by WendiLynne

This is wonderful - I take it to every holiday and the kids (and adults) love it. It's super easy to make.

 
 
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