| 1 | Slice the carrots and saute in about 1 t butter over low heat for 5-10 minutes, until cooked to taste. |
| 2 | make a roux with the butter and flour. |
| 3 | Add the milk (warmed) and cook until thick. |
| 4 | Add cheese and cook until cheese is melted. |
| 5 | Mix in the cooked carrots. |
| 6 | place in greased casserole and sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. |
| 7 | Bake at 350 °F. |
| 8 | For 15-20 minutes or until brown. |
| 9 | notes: |
| 10 | * a simple and unusual carrot-cheese casserole -- this is a family recipe that my in-laws make for holiday dinners. |
| 11 | I"ve never seen it in any cookbook. |
| 12 | It"s unusual, but good. |
| 13 | Yield: serves 4-6. |
| 14 | * process cheese is sometimes called american cheese or canadian cheese depending on where it is bought. |
| 15 | You can make a standard cheddar cheese sauce instead, or you can use something like velveeta instead. |
| 16 | : difficulty: easy. |
| 17 | : time: 15 minutes preparation, 20 minutes baking. |
| 18 | : precision: no need to measure. |
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