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Carrot Flan

A baked carrot casserole with a sweet and crunchy topping made from brown sugar and corn flakes. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large stock pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and cook until tender – approximately 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Place carrots in a blender with the… Read More

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min

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Servings:

Yield: 8 Portions

Ingredients:

4 cups carrots, peeled and diced small
8 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Pan spray
½ cup corn flakes, crushed
6 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup walnuts, chopped finely
4 tablespoons, butter, melted

Allergens:

Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian

Directions:

A baked carrot casserole with a sweet and crunchy topping made from brown sugar and corn flakes.

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large stock pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and cook until tender – approximately 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
Place carrots in a blender with the 8 tablespoons of softened butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs, 1⁄8 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg. Puree until smooth.
Prepare a 2-quart casserole dish with pan spray. Pour the carrot mixture into the casserole dish.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the corn flakes, brown sugar, walnuts, melted butter, and remaining 1/8 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the carrot mixture and bake until center is not “dipping down” in the middle – approximately 45 minutes.