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Cheesy Carrot & Bacon Bake
 

Ingredients

Carrots

6 to 8 medium (4) cups carrots, sliced 1/4 inch

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

1 tablespoon chopped onion

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1 cup milk

6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American, quartered

Topping

1 cup seasoned croutons, crushed

How to make

  1. STEP 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. STEP 2

    Place carrots into 2-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Place cooked carrots into ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.

  3. STEP 3

    Cook bacon in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until cooked but not crisp; add celery and onion. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until celery is crisply tender.

  4. STEP 4

    Stir in flour, salt and dry mustard. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in milk with whisk. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Continue boiling 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.

  5. STEP 5

    Pour sauce over carrots. Sprinkle crushed croutons over carrots. Bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbly in center and bread cubes are lightly browned.

Tip #1

To make ahead, prepare as directed except do not top with croutons or bake. Pour sauce over carrots; refrigerate overnight. Crush croutons; place into resealable plastic food bag. To bake, remove carrots from refrigerate; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Heat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle carrots with crushed croutons; bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbly in center and croutons are lightly browned.

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