12 med. carrots, pared and sliced
1/4 c. butter
1 sm. onion, minced
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
3 c. fresh bread crumbs (buttered)
2 c. milk
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. celery salt or fresh chopped celery
1/2 pkg. process sharp American cheese slices

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook carrots and drain. Meanwhile, in butter, in a saucepan gently cook onions and celery 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, then milk. Add pepper, celery salt if used.

In a 2 quart casserole arrange a layer of carrots, then a layer of cheese; repeat until all are used, ending with carrots. Pour sauce over top. Put bread crumbs over sauce. Bake uncovered until crumbs are golden brown. Serves 8.