Carrot Casserole

Great side dish for big meals. I make it every holiday and it’s always a hit!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step: 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes; drain.

Step: 3

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Saute onions and stir in soup, salt, pepper and cheese. Stir in cooked carrots. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.

Step: 4

Toss croutons with 1/3 cup melted butter; scatter over casserole.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Per Serving: 331 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 23.1g; fat 24.6g; cholesterol 60.7mg; sodium 909.3mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your dinner instead of dining out is already a step in the best way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know exactly what’s going into the food you’re eating than by making it homemade Making the best of the main dish is only half the process , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

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