Suzanne's Festive Carrot Ring — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick rounds
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• Salt
• 1 onion, cut into small dice
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• ¾ cup (3 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• Ground black pepper
• 1 box (10 ounces) frozen green peas