Cheese and Honey Glazed Carrots
Transform your side dish game with these irresistible Cheese and Honey Glazed Carrots! This recipe combines tender, buttery carrots with the sweet, golden richness of honey, accentuated by a sprinkle of fresh thyme for an herby kick. The pièce de résistance? A topping of gooey, melted cheddar cheese, adding a savory depth to this sweet-and-salty masterpiece. Perfectly caramelized in a skillet, these carrots are both elegant and easy, ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for holidays or any dinner requiring a touch of gourmet flair, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian mains. A simple yet stunning way to elevate your vegetable sides!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel and trim the carrots, then slice them into even-sized sticks or rounds, about 1/4 inch thick for even cooking.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the melted butter.
Pour in the water, cover the skillet, and let the carrots steam for about 10 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly firm.
Remove the lid, allowing any excess water to evaporate, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Add the honey, salt, black pepper, and thyme to the skillet, stirring well to glaze the carrots evenly.
Continue cooking the carrots, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes until the honey forms a thick, shiny glaze over the carrots.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the glazed carrots and cover the skillet again for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Cheese and Honey Glazed Carrots warm as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.3 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 2183 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
