Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce.
Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that theyre cooked through.
The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly.
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Lightly coat a 9-by-6-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place carrots and water in a large microwaveable bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on High until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
Wipe the pan clean.
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Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat.
Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk until a smooth and slightly thickened sauce forms, about 1 minute.
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Add mustard, onion powder, pepper and coriander.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 4 minutes.
Pour half of the sauce into the prepared baking dish.
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Add half of the carrots; top with 1/2 cup Cheddar.
Repeat with the remaining sauce, carrots and Cheddar.
Top with the panko mixture and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake until the sauce is bubbling and the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Cheese is full of protein and calcium, with hard cheeselike Cheddarcontaining more calcium than soft cheese.
Cheese alsocontains probioticsthose good-for-your-gut bacteria that support not only gut health, but overall health as well.
Microwaving the sliced carrots for 4 to 5 minutes gives them a jump-start in the cooking process.
This ensures that the carrots are tender after baking.
The casserole will be slightly less creamy, but it wont affect the overall flavor.
Serve with a side salad for a meal that the whole family will love.
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