CARROTS-AU GRATIN

CARROTS AU GRATIN
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons WONDRA flour
1 cup milk
1 small bunch green onions, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese****
3 1/2 cups peeled, diced and cooked carrots
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 cup Panko crumbs, sauteed in butter

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small sauce pan melt butter over a medium heat.
• Add flour and whisk until golden.
• Add salt and garlic powder.
• Add onions and blend well.
• Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
• Stir constantly until sauce begins to thicken.
• Add cheese and whisk until smooth consistency.
• Alternate layers of carrots and sauce in a buttered baking dish.
• Top with bread crumbs.
• Bake 30 minutes.

****Changing the cheese flavor changes this dish considerably. I’ve experimented with several and found that Gruyere’ is an excellent alternative.