My Version 2.0 inspired and adapted from the version found in the Kellar Family Cookbook. It's an easy and delicious side dish that's fit for your holiday table.
3large carrotspeeled and roughly diced into 1 inch chunks
1cupgrated gruyere or Toma cheese
1large egg
⅓cupcréme fraîche
1cupbread crumbsbrioche, sourdough, French, are good options
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonground black pepper
½teaspoononion powder
¾teaspoonkosher salt
¼cupchopped fresh herbsparsley, thyme, chives
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a 7x6” (or half-quart capacity) baking dish with butter or olive oil. Set to the side.
Bring a large saucepan of water to boil. Add the diced carrots and boil until just fork tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and add the carrots to a large mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, lightly mash the carrots. They should still hold a bit of their structure and not completely mash like potatoes.
To the same bowl, add the egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, seasonings, and chopped fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
Pour in the mixture and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until edges are golden brown and center of casserole is set.
Keyword holiday side dishes, Fall recipes, Autumn produce, casseroles