Grandmother's Carrot Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby carrots 
• 10  round buttery crackers crushed
• 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
• 1 cup mayonnaise 
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• casserole dish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place the carrots and onion into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then steam over medium heat until carrots are tender enough to pierce with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and cheese. Stir in the carrots and onion until evenly coated.
5. Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with crumbled crackers.
6. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and the top is toasted.