Au Gratin Carrots

2 pounds carrots -- sliced*
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- divided
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
4 ounces processed American cheese -- cubed
2 Tbsp fresh parsley -- chopped
2 cups cornflakes -- crushed

Cook the carrots until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in 3 Tbsp. butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheese just until melted. Add carrots and parsley. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add cornflakes. Sprinkle over carrots. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Makes 8-10 servings

NOTES : *can use baby whole carrots