I-Can'T-Believe-It'S-Carrots Casserole! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 -8 large carrots (about 1 lb., 3 cups cooked & mashed)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (or an equivalent amount artificial sweetener)
2/3 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground mace or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
4 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Peel the carrots, trim the ends, and cut into chunks about 1 inch long. Place in a saucepan with water to cover, and cook over medium-high heat until very tender, about 40 minutes.
Drain the carrots well and place them in a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to finely mash the carrots.
Add the butter/margarine to the carrots and blend well with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon. Add the remaining ingredients to the carrots, mixing until smooth.
Pour the carrot mixture into a buttered 3-4 quart casserole dish or baking pan.
Bake at 350 F for about 40 minutes, or until center is set.