CARROTS AU GRATIN

Carrots Au Gratin image

I'm an onion lover, so I sometimes double the amount called for in this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
5 teaspoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons crushed cornflakes

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until carrots are almost tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion in 3 teaspoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from heat; stir in cheese and parsley until cheese is melted. Drain carrots; add to sauce., Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Melt remaining butter; stir in cornflakes. Sprinkle over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.