Cheesy Carrot and Rice Casserole

This cheesy carrot and rice casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender rice with sweet carrots and a creamy cheese sauce. Baked to perfection, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect side or main dish for any meal. Enjoy this hearty casserole as a family favorite any night of the week!
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include carrots, butter, black pepper, long-grain white rice.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots (grated)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 cups milk (whole)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, grated carrots, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, milk, melted butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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