12 carrots
1 small onion
1 Tbs 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


Preheat oven to 325øF. Clean and cut carrots into large pieces. Cook them in boiling water until soft. Drain well and mash. Saut‚ 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.