Best Zippy Carrots Recipes

ZIPPY BAKED CARROTS SIDE DISH

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Considering how fast our five children and 16 grandkids finish off these cheesy carrots at Sunday suppers, the "Zippy" in the title is appropriate! I came from a clan of avid cookers. At age 85, my mom's worked her way through every one of our recipe books from cover to cover!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 to 6 cups sliced carrots (about 2 pounds), cut 1/4 inch thick, divided
6 slices Swiss cheese, divided
SAUCE:
1 small onion, minced
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups milk
TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

On stovetop or in a microwave oven, blanch the carrots in covered dish until tender-crisp. Layer half of the carrots in shallow 2-qt. baking pan; cover with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. To make sauce, saute onion in butter for 2 minutes; blend in flour and seasonings. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk all at once; cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour sauce over carrot-cheese layers. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over all. Top with bacon. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

ZIPPY CARROTS

Zippy Carrots image

THIS RECIPE originally didn't call for green pepper, but when I was making it one time, I noticed some in the refrigerator and decided to add it. It gave a little extra zip, so I've kept it a part of the recipe. This makes ordinary carrots special and adds nice color to a meal. -Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 teaspoons ketchup
Pinch chili powder

Steps:

In a small saucepan, brown butter over medium heat. Add carrots and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water; cover and cook for 6 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Add green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in ketchup and chili powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges