Cheddar Carrot Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced about 1 1/2-inch thick
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, DIVIDED
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation

Steam/cook carrots 10-12 minutes or until tender; drain.
In a large bowl, mix cooked drained carrots and onion; coarsley mash (or mash smooth if desired).
Stir in 1-1/2 cups ONLY of the cheese, pimento, parsley, salt, sugar, eggs and milk; mash/stir until well-combined.
Place mixture into greased/sprayed shallow 2 quart baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over carrot mixture.
Bake in preheated 325\u00b0F oven 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over casserole and bake an additional 5 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.