Carrot Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 397
  • Fat:
  • 29 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 16 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 64 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 727 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 26 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 10 g


Whipped Cauliflower

Need a low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes? This five-ingredient dish from our Test Kitchen has a mild... View this recipe »



Dill Seeds

Use dill seeds to season vegetables like carrots and pumpkin while cooking. Or stir them with butter into the... Read more »


Processed Cheese

When a recipe calls for process American cheese, what exactly is it referring to? Does it mean Velveeta?... Read more »

Carrot Broccoli Casserole

Taste of Home - try a FREE ISSUE today!

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

SERVINGS: 6-8

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

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 the cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth. Stir in the 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 of the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture.
    Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.


Post a Comment

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer

FREE Light Dessert Newsletter

Get deceptively delicious light dessert recipes emailed to you weekly.