Name: Ultimate Carrot Casserole
Ingredients: 2 pound carrots; 1/2 cup reserved liquid; 1 tablespoon onion, grated; 1 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1/2 cup cream, mayonnaise, or half-and-half; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; buttered bread or cracker crumbs, to taste

Ultimate Carrot Casserole

Ultimate Carrot Casserole is the perfect side dish for any dinner. This carrot horseradish casserole uses cream and breadcrumbs, so you get a casserole that is creamy and crunchy all at once! This is always a favorite at my family's holiday gatherings.

Cooking MethodOven, Casserole

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots
1/2 cup reserved liquid
1 tablespoon onion, grated
1 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 cup cream, mayonnaise, or half-and-half
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
buttered bread or cracker crumbs, to taste

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut carrots into bite-sized slices or slivers. Simmer in just enough water to cover. Drain, saving the liquid.
To 1/2 cup reserved liquid, add grated onion; prepared horseradish; and your choice of 1/2 cup cream, mayonnaise, or half-and-half. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour mixture over carrots in an oven-proof casserole. Top with your favorite buttered bread or cracker crumbs.
Bake until heated through and crumbs are lightly browned.