Carrot Casserole

This Carrot Casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish that’s filled with tender carrots and then topped with buttery cornflakes! Pull this delicious side out of the oven after only 20 minutes of baking!

Searching for the perfect side dish to pair with your main course? Then you may want to also consider my popular Broccoli Cheese Casserole or this low-carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole!

All it takes is to try this Carrot Casserole with Corn Flakes just once and you’ll have just met your new favorite side! The tender carrots in a cream sauce topped with a crunchy buttery cornflake topping make for a texture and flavor combination that is out of this world delicious!

It also doesn’t hurt that it’s super easy to prep before popping in the oven to finish up! This leaves plenty of time and attention to tend to the main course, especially if it’s the Thanksgiving Roast Turkey!

However, don’t save this recipe just for Thanksgiving because it’s way too good to only enjoy it once a year! I’m sure your family will be begging for it weekly anyway!

You’ll love the easy ingredients that are needed to make this Carrot Casserole Recipe! To start you’ll need the main ingredient, carrots!

Feel free to use fresh or frozen carrots, whichever you have right on hand will work just fine. Since the carrots are cooked until they’re just tender it doesn’t affect the recipe if they’re fresh or frozen.

Next, you’ll load the creamy, savory flavor onto the carrots! To make the sauce that coats them you’ll need butter, chopped onion, all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, whole milk, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced carrots, and dried parsley flakes.

After the coated carrots are placed in the baking dish they’ll get covered with the buttery cornflake topping. This is easily made by just melting butter and then stirring it over cornflakes!

How To Make Carrot Casserole

1. Melt butter in a large pot and then add in chopped onion. Saute until the onion has softened.
2. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper and continue cooking until the mixture begins to bubble.
3. Pour in the milk and cream. Stir and cook until it begins to thicken and boil.
4. Stir in the cheese and wait until it melts before adding in the carrots and parsely.
5. Spread the mixture into the greased baking dish.
6. Combine the cornflakes with melted butter, stirring until thoroughly coated.
7. Sprinkle the buttered cornflakes over the carrots in the baking dish.
8. Bake and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Store Leftovers

Place leftover Carrot Casserole into an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. Eat the leftovers within 3 days! If you’d like you could also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can I Cook This Casserole In The Microwave?

You can, however doing so won’t give the casserole the same crispy texture on top that it gets from the oven. To cook it in the microwave leave the cornflakes off and then cook it for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Then add on the cornflake mixture and continue to cook for another minute.

What Else Can I Use Instead Of Cornflakes?

You could crumble up potato chips, buttery crackers like Ritz, panko bread crumbs, or crushed croutons.

Do I Have To Add The Cream To This Recipe?

I enjoy it because it makes the dish rich and creamy but you can certainly swap it out. I’d recommend using milk in its place for a total of 1 1/2 cups of milk in the overall recipe.

If you’d like you could even use fat-free milk.

Can I Use A Different Sized/Shape Casserole Dish For This Carrot Side Dish?

Definitely! Just keep in mind that if you choose a small round or oval casserole dish you’ll want to increase the bake time by about 30 minutes.

Carrot Casserole is a delicious compliment to any meal I serve to my family, and oftentimes is even the star of the entire meal! Grab more tasty side dish recipes to keep surprising your family with at dinner time!

• Stuffed Acorn Squash – A healthy side dish that only requires 15 minutes of hands on prep time!
• Roasted Vegetables – Fresh produce gets seasoned with a flavorful herb-infused dressing!
• Salt Roasted Sweet Potatoes – This side turns out incredibly tender on the inside while being perfectly crispy and salty on the outside!
• Crockpot Cheesy Corn – Made with corn, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, seasonings, and heavy cream for a delicious side everyone will love!
• Orange Braised Carrots – Ready in only 30 minutes using orange juice, butter, shallots, black pepper, and turmeric!