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Zippy Baked Carrots Side Dish

5 to 6 cups sliced carrots (about 2 pounds), cut 1/4 inch thick, divided
6 slices Swiss cheese, divided
SAUCE:
1 small onion, minced
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups milk
TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 26, 2008

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Zippy Baked Carrots Side Dish cont.

On stovetop or in a microwave oven, blanch the carrots in covered dish
until tender-crisp. Layer half of the carrots in shallow 2-qt. baking
pan; cover with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. To make sauce,
saute onion in butter for 2 minutes; blend in flour and seasonings.
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk all at once; cook, stirring,
until thickened. Pour sauce over carrot-cheese layers. Combine bread
crumbs and butter; sprinkle over all. Top with bacon. Bake at
350° for 25 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings.