Here is another post that my Mom and I did for the Go Bold with Butter Blog.
My mom loves carrots. From spaghetti sauce to muffins, she will find a way to put carrots into just about anything. For our Mother’s Day lunch, I decided to make one of her favorite side dishes – Carrot Rice Casserole. By the looks of it, you may not believe that there are a pound of carrots in it! The subtle creamy carrot flavor pairs perfectly with whatever protein you decide to serve.
This casserole refrigerates very well. Whatever leftovers you have will be perfect to take with you in your lunch!
Southern Carrot Rice Casserole
By Taylor
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 pound bag peeled baby carrots
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
3 or 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
4 cups strong chicken stock*
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
7 cups cooked white rice
Directions:
Cook carrots, onion and thyme in stock until very tender. Drain carrots and onions, reserving stock in a separate bowl. Remove pieces of thyme and discard.
Place carrots, onions and heavy cream into a blender. Puree until smooth and creamy.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
To make white sauce, in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add warm reserved stock (1 ½ cups). Stir until mixture thickens. Turn heat to low. Add peppers, salt, nutmeg, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, add the carrot puree, sauce, and rice. Stir until well combined. Pour creamy rice mixture into a buttered casserole dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
* Tip: To make stock stronger, reduce boxed chicken stock by a third and then use
Recipe © Sally James Mathis
Photography ©Taylor Mathis
On a side note, my Mom’s Hydrangeas are in full bloom, but more on that later.
Love the flavors in this dish and such a vibrant pop of color! Looking forward to trying this.
Thanks Marissa!
Carrot rice casserole is new to me! I am a west-coast, not a southern girl, so almost any casserole is new to me! It looks so delicious too! The brightness of the photo really captures the brightness of the spring carrot flavor.
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
wow that sounds so delicious! and looks beautiful too—that color!! thanks for sharing!
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