Zesty Carrot Gratin Recipes

CARROTS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until carrots are almost tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion in 3 teaspoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from heat; stir in cheese and parsley until cheese is melted. Drain carrots; add to sauce., Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Melt remaining butter; stir in cornflakes. Sprinkle over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

CARROTS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place carrots in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 6-10 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine crushed crackers with 1 tablespoon melted margarine. Mix well and set aside.
• In a medium skillet over low heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of margarine and saute onions until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring to prevent browning. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium and cook until bubbly and thickened. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Fold in carrots.
• Pour mixture into a 9x12 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the crumb mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

MOM'S ZESTY CARROTS WITH HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place carrots in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a shallow baking dish.
• Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

SISTER MARY'S ZESTY CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Add carrots to boiling salted water, reduce heat and cook until tender, drain and place in a 6 by 10 inch baking dish.
• Mix onion, horseradish, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and water, pour over carrots.
• Mix bread crumbs and butter, sprinkle over carrot mixture.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

CARROTS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Saute onions in butter until tender.
• Turn heat to low and blend in flour, salt and pepper.
• Gradually add milk and stir until thick.
• Add cheese and stir until melted.
• Stir in carrots and parsley.
• Pour into shallow baking pan and cover with croutons.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.