Cheesy Mashed Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into about 1/2-inch slices
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1/8 cup milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar or American cheese)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
2 teaspoons parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup soft breadcrumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Lightly spray a 2-qt or larger baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place carrot slices in a large pot and just cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook carrots until tender; about 10 minutes.
Drain carrots and place them in a large bowl. Add butter and milk and mash with a potato masher. Add onion, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme and parsley and mash together to desired smoothness.
Place into prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp melted butter with the breadcrumbs; sprinkle over mashed carrot mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 30 - 40 minutes or until bubbly.