Cheesy Mashed Carrots

Name: Cheesy Mashed Carrots
Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into about 1/2-inch slices; 2 -3 tablespoons butter; 1/8 cup milk; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar or American cheese); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon tarragon; 2 teaspoons parsley; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/3 cup soft breadcrumbs

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into about 1/2-inch slices
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1/8 cup milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar or American cheese)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
2 teaspoons parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup soft breadcrumbs

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 2-qt or larger baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2

Place carrot slices in a large pot and just cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook carrots until tender; about 10 minutes.
3

Drain carrots and place them in a large bowl. Add butter and milk and mash with a potato masher. Add onion, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme and parsley and mash together to desired smoothness.
4

Place into prepared baking dish.
5

In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp melted butter with the breadcrumbs; sprinkle over mashed carrot mixture.
6

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 - 40 minutes or until bubbly.