Creamy Peas-n-carrots Casserole

Carrots, peas, and onions get together in this creamy, cheesy casserole. What a delicious way to eat your veggies!!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 12  carrots, sliced
• 1  large onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2  cups  frozen peas
• 6  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese
• 4  tablespoons butter, divided
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 25  butter flavored crackers, crushed

Directions

1. Place carrots in a saucepan with a small amount of water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
2. Add onions, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat.
3. Cover pan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then drain.
4. Add peas to carrots and toss.
5. In a shallow 3 quart baking dish, add 4 cups of vegetables, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and top with remaining vegetables.
6. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then stir in flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
7. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
8. Bring milk to a boil, and stir for 2 minutes.
9. Pour milk mixture over vegetables.
10. Put remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cracker crumbs in a skillet, cook and stir over medium heat until toasted.
11. Sprinkle crackers over casserole, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.