Carrot Ring Mold

• 3 cups mashed cooked carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 eggs

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well, and set aside.
2. Beat eggs 1 minute at high speed of an electric mixer until frothy and thickened. Gently fold eggs into carrot mixture.
3. Spoon mixture into a well-greased 1 1/2-quart ring mold. Bake at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack 20 minutes.
4. Invert carrot ring onto serving platter.
5. Note: The fresh green peas may be served in center of carrot ring, if desired.

mashed cooked carrots, cracker crumbs, cheddar cheese, butter, onion, sugar, salt, pepper, eggs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/carrot-ring-mold (may not work)