Au Gratin Carrots
4½
cups sliced carrots
2/3 cup crushed buttery round crackers
3 T. margarine, melted
½ cup chopped onion
3 T. all-purpose flour
½ t. salt
¼ t. ground black pepper
1½ cups milk
2/3 cup processed American cheese, cubed
In a small bowl combine crushed crackers with 1 T. melted margarine. Mix well and set aside. Preheat oven to 350º. Place carrots in a steamer over 1” of boiling water, and cover. Cook about 8 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain. In a medium skillet over low heat, heat the remaining 2 T. of margarine and sauté onions until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring to prevent browning. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium and cook until bubbly and thickened. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Fold in carrots. Pour mixture into a 9x12” baking dish and sprinkle with the crumb mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Yield: 8-10 servings