Creamy Potato-Carrot Casserole

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A comforting, cheesy bake with tender root vegetables and crispy bacon
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This Creamy Potato-Carrot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for Sunday suppers or holiday gatherings. It combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with the fluffy texture of potatoes, all bound together in a rich, creamy sauce made with milk, sour cream, and eggs. The dish is generously topped with melted Parmesan cheese and crunchy bacon bits, offering a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. It’s simple to prepare, requiring just basic pantry staples and minimal effort. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for a satisfying addition to your weeknight dinner table, this casserole delivers warm, home-style goodness that everyone will love. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian main.

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Creamy Potato-Carrot Casserole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 548.1

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This Creamy Potato-Carrot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for Sunday suppers or holiday gatherings. It combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with the fluffy texture of potatoes, all bound together in a rich, creamy sauce made with milk, sour cream, and eggs. The dish is generously topped with melted Parmesan cheese and crunchy bacon bits, offering a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, requiring just basic pantry staples and minimal effort. Whether you're feeding a crowd or looking for a satisfying addition to your weeknight dinner table, this casserole delivers warm, home-style goodness that everyone will love. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian main.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Place the diced potatoes and carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with boiling water.
  3. Cook for about 12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. While the vegetables are cooking, fry the bacon slices in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  5. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, crumble into small pieces, and set aside.
  6. Drain the cooked potatoes and carrots thoroughly and return them to the pot or transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  7. Mash the potatoes and carrots together using a potato masher or an electric mixer on low speed until mostly smooth.
  8. Gradually beat in the milk while mixing, ensuring the mixture becomes creamy and well-combined.
  9. Stir in the beaten eggs, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, sliced green onions, and sour cream (or yogurt) until evenly distributed.
  10. Transfer the mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
  11. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  12. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the crumbled bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
  13. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 548.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.6g49%
Saturated Fat 13.4g67%
Cholesterol 54.3mg19%
Sodium 1431.0mg60%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g10%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 34.3g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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