Carrots Cracker Barrel Style
Bring the comforting flavors of the South to your table with this Carrots Cracker Barrel Style recipe, a delightful side dish inspired by the iconic restaurant favorite. Featuring tender, lightly steamed carrot slices coated in a luscious glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and honey, this recipe balances sweet and savory for a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and easy addition to holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color, making these glazed carrots as visually appealing as they are delicious. Whether you're hosting guests or treating your family, this warm, buttery side dish is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Carrots
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1.5 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into uniform slices, about 1/4-inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
In a large skillet or saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the water and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the skillet with a lid and steam the carrots for 8-10 minutes, or until they are just tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Drain any remaining water from the skillet and return the carrots to the pan.
Add the butter, brown sugar, honey, and salt to the skillet with the carrots.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring gently to coat the carrots evenly with the butter and sugar mixture.
Allow the mixture to simmer for another 4-5 minutes, or until the butter and sugar form a light glaze over the carrots. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
Remove the skillet from heat and taste, adjusting the salt as needed.
To serve, transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1452 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
