Carrots and Onions Au Gratin

This is my mother-in law's recipe. She serves it at Christmas time and it is delicious. If you are looking for ways to get your family to eat more vegetables try this out!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Step 3

Place carrots and onions in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and spread 1/2 the carrots and onions in a baking dish. Cover with 3/4 cup cheese, layer with remaining carrots and onions, and top with remaining cheese.

Step 4

In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and mix in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until thickened, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the carrots, onions, and cheese in the baking dish.

Step 5

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pot, and mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly in the baking dish.