5 minute brown sugar glazed canned carrots kick up the canned veggie and turns it into a holiday worthy side! Just a few ingredients and you are on your way to a delicious accompaniment for turkey, ham, and other holiday mains.
Look, just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean you have to work extra hard and make everything from scratch.
I’d probably self destruct if I had to do that.
Oh no, I’m here to tell you that there are tons of shortcuts to be had including dressing up simple canned carrots and turning them into a delicious holiday side.
With almost NO extra work whatsoever.
Now that’s holiday for ya!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Canned carrots– The sliced kind, well drained.
- Butter– Salted
- Brown sugar– Packed
- Ground cinnamon– Optional but highly recommended!
How to Make
This side dish is so easy to make!
Just add the butter, sugar, and cinnamon to a large skillet over medium heat, whisking together as it melts until evenly combined.
Heat just until the mixture’s begun to bubble and then pour all of the (well drained) carrots into the skillet, gently tossing to coat.
Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened nicely and coats the vegetables.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Tips and Tricks
- You can transfer this mixture to an oven safe dish and top with marshmallows then broil until melted and toasted for a simple but excellent side dish style casserole.
- Don’t like sweet sides? Skip the sugar and cinnamon, and instead season with savory herbs, like garlic and onion powder.
- Canned carrots are already tender, do not over stir/handle or you may accidentally mush them.
- If making for the holidays, add a splash of orange juice to the sauce to really take it up a notch.
Other Dressed Up Canned Veggies
Brown sugar glazed canned carrots are the easiest holiday side ever!
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other dressed up canned veggies?
Try these:
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Quick & Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Canned Carrots
Ingredients
- 4 15 oz cans sliced carrots well drained
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1/3 packed cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add both the butter, sugar, and cinnamon (if using) to the skillet, whisking together as it melts until evenly combined. Heat just until the mixture's begun to bubble.
- Pour all of the (well drained) carrots into the skillet, gently tossing to coat.
- Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened nicely & is coating the vegetables.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- You can transfer this mixture to an oven safe dish and top with marshmallows then broil until melted and toasted for a simple but excellent side dish style casserole.
- Don't like sweet sides? Skip the sugar and cinnamon, and instead season with savory herbs, like garlic and onion powder.
- Canned carrots are already tender, do not over stir/handle or you may accidentally mush them.
- If making for the holidays, add a splash of orange juice to the sauce to really take it up a notch.
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