Cheese Scalloped Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 lb carrots sliced
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 12 c finely chopped celery
• 14 c finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 14 tsp salt
• 14 tsp dry mustard
• dash of pepper
• 1 12 c milk
• 1 c 4 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 c soft breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp butter melted
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook carrots in boiling salted water to cover for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender
2. Drain and set aside
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat
4. Add celery and onion cook stirring often until tender
5. Add flour and next 3 ingredients stirring until blended
6. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly
7. Gradually add milk cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly
8. Stir in cheese and carrots spoon into a lightly greased 1 12-quart casserole Combine breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients sprinkle over carrot mixture
9. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes
10. Yields 6 to 8 servings