A J Bump's Carrot Casserole

By darusts

From the Sacramento Bee 7/23/97.

Recipe by: A. J. Bump's Restaurant, Freeport, CA

Ingredients

• 12 Carrots
• 1 small Onion
• 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup Butter or margarine - softened
• 1 large Egg; beaten
• Salt and pepper; to taste
• 1 Clove garlic; minced
• 2 cups Ritz crackers; crushed
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325F.

Clean and cut carrots into large pieces. Cook them in boiling water until soft. Drain well and mash.

Sauté onions over medium-high heat in the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine until very soft.

In a large bowl, combine carrots, onions, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, egg, salt, pepper and garlic. Mix well.

Spray an 8-by-8-inch Pyrex dish with nonstick spray. Place carrot mixture in dish and top with crackers and cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.