Casserole Of Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. cooked, mashed carrots
1 Tbsp. finely minced onion
3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
2 c. rich milk (part cream if possible)
3 eggs
salt
pepper

Preparation

Cook carrots in salted boiling water until very tender; drain and mash.
Add onion and butter.
Separate eggs; beat yolks and add to the mixture.
Mix thoroughly.
Add crumbs and milk.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and pour into a buttered baking dish.
Bake in a moderate oven, 325\u00b0 to 350\u00b0, for 45 to 60 minutes.
This recipe serves 8.