Cheesy Carrot Casserole Recipe

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SINCE all our children are grown, I like to make simple dishes for my husband and me. I usually have cheese, carrots and rice on hand, so this is a very handy side dish to whip up at any time. The cashews add crunch and great flavor. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

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Cheesy Carrot Casserole Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded process American cheese (Velveeta)
1 egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped salted cashews
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

In a bowl, combine rice, carrots, cheese and egg; mix well. Spoon into a greased 2-cup baking dish. Combine the cashews and parsley; sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: Two 8-oz. baking dishes may be used for this recipe; bake for 15-20 minutes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 305 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 442 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Carrot Casserole in Reminisce Extra December 1997, p47