Grandmothers Carrot Casserole

Baby carrots are mixed with onions and cheese, topped with crumbled buttery round crackers. This is my grandmother’s best Thanksgiving recipe.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Place the carrots and onion into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then steam over medium heat until carrots are tender enough to pierce with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and cheese. Stir in the carrots and onion until evenly coated. Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with crumbled crackers.

Step: 4

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and the top is toasted.

Per Serving: 514 calories; protein 7.7g; carbohydrates 36.5g; fat 38.6g; cholesterol 38.1mg; sodium 522.1mg.

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