Mom's Zesty Carrots with Horseradish

Ingredients

• 1.25 pounds carrots , cut into matchsticks
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground horseradish
• 0.5 teaspoons salt , scant
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper , scant
• 0.25 cups dry seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place carrots in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a shallow baking dish.

3. 3

   Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.