Creamy Peas-n-carrots Casserole

Submitted by TGirl

"Carrots, peas, and onions get together in this creamy, cheesy casserole. What a delicious way to eat your veggies!!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 12 carrots, sliced
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 25 butter flavored crackers, crushed

directions

1. Place carrots in a saucepan with a small amount of water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
2. Add onions, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat.
3. Cover pan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then drain.
4. Add peas to carrots and toss.
5. In a shallow 3 quart baking dish, add 4 cups of vegetables, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and top with remaining vegetables.
6. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then stir in flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
7. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
8. Bring milk to a boil, and stir for 2 minutes.
9. Pour milk mixture over vegetables.
10. Put remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cracker crumbs in a skillet, cook and stir over medium heat until toasted.
11. Sprinkle crackers over casserole, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I omitted the cracker topping since I was serving over cornflake crumbed chicken. I ended up serving on top of the chicken and it was pure comfort food! Roxygirl