Cheese-Scalloped Carrots Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Sliced carrots6 Cup (96 tbs)
 Chopped celery1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Finely chopped onion1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Dry mustard1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Milk1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Shredded cheddar cheese1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Snipped parsley2 Tablespoon
 Soft bread crumbs1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (2 Slices)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon, melted

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1704 Calories from Fat 890

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 101 g155%

Saturated Fat 62.2 g311.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 284 mg94.7%

Sodium 2387.7 mg99.5%

Total Carbohydrates 153 g50.9%

Dietary Fiber 25.6 g102.3%

Sugars 58.6 g

Protein 53 g105.1%

Vitamin A 2570.8% Vitamin C 146.5%

Calcium 162.8% Iron 46.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cook sliced carrots in boiling salted water about 12 minutes or till just tender.
Drain well and set aside; keep warm.
For cheese sauce, in a saucepan cook the celery and onion in the 2 tablespoons butter or margarine till tender.
Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper.
Add milk all at once.
Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir 1 minute more.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and parsley till the cheese is melted.
Place the drained, cooked carrots in a l'/z-quart casserole.
Pour cheese sauce over carrots.
Stir gently to mix.
Toss together the bread crumbs and melted 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle over carrot-cheese mixture.
Bake in a 350° oven for 25 minutes or till heated through.
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