Quick & Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Canned Carrots
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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 119kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1490IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg