Best Scalloped Carrots Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 0.33 cup butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 2 cups milk
• 1.5 cups cubed Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Place the carrots in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. Drain the carrots and transfer them to a large bowl.
3. Melt 1/3 cup of butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a paste-like consistency and turns light brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Increase heat to medium. Gradually stream in the milk, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk in the Cheddar cheese, a little at a time, stirring until melted before adding more, to create a smooth cheese sauce, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the mustard powder, white pepper, celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the cheese sauce over the carrots and toss to coat, then transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and bread crumbs until evenly coated. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the carrot mixture.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 304 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 9 g
• Sodium Content: 502 mg
• Protein Content: 10 g
• Cholesterol Content: 59 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g