Carrots and Onions Au Gratin

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large pot, combine carrots and onions with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain well and spread half of the carrot and onion mixture in a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese over the carrots and onions. Top with the remaining carrot and onion mixture, and then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens and is smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the carrots, onions, and cheese in the baking dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the bread crumbs until evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the gratin. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. (25 minutes)