Cheesy Carrot Bake

11 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1-1/4 cups chopped onions
  • 11 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2-1/2 cups milk
  • 10 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 5-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread

Directions

  1. 1
    Place carrots in a Dutch oven and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, saute onions in 4 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, celery salt, mustard and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add carrots and stir to coat.
  3. 3
    Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread cubes. Sprinkle over the carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.

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