Carrot Parmesan Ring

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 85 Minutes

Servings: 12

This is a dish I first tasted at a buffet party. Bothered my friend until she came clean with the recipe. My thanks to Eileen. Cooking time does not include prep of carrots.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups mashed cooked carrots

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons melted butter (may use margarine)

2 eggs, beaten well (may use egg subsitute)

1 cup whole milk (don't use skim milk) or 1 cup cream (don't use skim milk)

3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best)

2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons sugar substitute

2 teaspoons minced onions

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients until well blended.
3. Pour into buttered 1-qt. ring mold.
4. Place large roasting pan in oven.
5. Place filled ring inside of pan and fill pan with water up to middle of ring mold.
6. Bake 40 to 50 minutes. Test by pushing down on carrot ring. Should feel firm with a little give.
7. Cool ten to fifteen minutes. Loosen around ring with butter knife.
8. Invert onto plate and then again to upright position.
9. Second plate may be lined with lettuce.
10. SERVING IDEAS:.
11. Center can be filled with other vegetables or grains such as couscous or buckwheat groats.
12. Can also be served with hot chicken salad.
13. Share what ideas you decide to use.

By RecipeOfHealth.com