Best basic glazed carrots plus 15 ingenious variations

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Thanksgiving Day calls for a sweet vegetable side dish that everyone can enjoy. So turn to the classic, glazed carrots! A good root vegetable is a necessity on your Thanksgiving table!

Best basic glazed carrots

Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the carrots into 1/4-inch "wheels."
  2. Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and salt and toss with the melted butter.
  3. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add the sugar and pepper and stir.
  4. Pour in the broth. Cover with a lid and cook for another 3 minutes.
  5. Uncover and turn heat to medium-high. Toss the carrots once or twice to keep them moving, and cook away most of the liquid.

Notes

Adapted from Simply Recipes

Courses Side dish

Cuisine American

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Roasted brown sugar carrots

These Roasted brown sugar carrots from Chef-In-Training are spectacular! If you are on the hunt for an easy and tasty vegetable side dish, this one is a winner! A sweet and garlic flavor combine for one mouthwatering recipe!

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Apricot glazed carrots with bacon and jalapeños

These Apricot glazed carrots with bacon and jalapeños from The Beach House Kitchen are slightly sweet, slightly savory, and 100% easy and delicious. The perfect side for your Thanksgiving table.

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Ginger orange glazed carrots

These Ginger orange glazed carrots from Flavor the Moments are fresh, colorful, crisp and braised in orange juice, ginger, and maple syrup–yum!

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Honey balsamic carrots

The glaze is the star in this recipe for Honey balsamic carrots from Budget Bytes and will leave you wanting to toss all your vegetables in a honey balsamic glaze.

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Maple glazed carrots

Leave the skins on these Maple glazed carrots from The Blond Cook, prepared with a sweet and tangy glaze.

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Roasted ginger soy glazed carrots

These sweet and salty Roasted ginger soy glazed carrots with a spicy kicky from Savoury Table will make you look at glazed carrots in a whole new way!

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Honey mustard & rosemary glazed carrots

Dijon and fresh rosemary make these Honey mustard & rosemary glazed carrots from The Healthy Foodie no-brainer.

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Jelly glazed baby carrots

Believe it or not, a cocktail meatball sauce is used to make these Jelly glazed baby carrots from Dine & Dish. Hey, why not?!

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Whiskey glazed carrots

Entice even the pickiest adult eaters with these Whiskey glazed carrots from My Catholic Kitchen.

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Vegan grilled curry glazed carrots

The gorgeous Vegan grilled curry glazed carrots from Funny Love have an exotic twist with the addition of curry, and they’re grilled!

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Tarragon glazed carrots

So easy to make, these tender Tarragon glazed carrots from A Teaspoon of Happiness are sweet and savory.

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Crunchy sesame and ginger honey glazed carrots

Add some Asian flavors to your Thanksgiving menu with Crunchy sesame and ginger honey glazed carrots from Coffee and Vanilla.

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Bacon glazed carrots

Did you say “bacon glaze?” This Bacon glazed carrots by It Is a Keeper will have guests returning for seconds.

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Ranch glazed carrots

Who doesn’t love ranch? Everyone does, that’s why these Ranch glazed carrots by Mom’s Test Kitchen are sure to be a hit.

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