Carrot Rice Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups carrots (shredded 1 lb.)
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups American cheese (8 oz.)
1 cup milk
2 eggs (beaten)
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Combine carrot, rice, salt, and water in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, simmer covered for 15 minutes or until rice is done.
After rice is done, DO NOT drain mixture.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the milk, eggs, onion and pepper.
Put mixture into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish (a 9x13 would work too).
Bake at 350 uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
Top with remaining cheese and return to oven.
Bake an additional 2 minutes or more until cheese is melted.
Cut into squares to serve.