QUICK CREAMED CARROTS

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This side dish are always popular at my table. The rich sauce coats the carrots nicely and really perks up their flavor.-Eva Bailey, Olive Hill, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, onion, basil, seasoned salt and pepper until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots and transfer to a serving bowl. Add sauce and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.