Best Creamed Carrot Recipe: Perfect for Weeknight Dinners

Today, I messed around in the kitchen and whipped up some creamed carrots. It’s a simple dish, nothing fancy, but it always hits the spot. I remember my grandma making this all the time when I was a kid, and it brings back all those warm, fuzzy memories.

So, I started by grabbing a bunch of carrots from the fridge. I peeled them and chopped them into little rounds – you know, not too thick, not too thin, just right. Then, I tossed them into a pot and covered them with water. A pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and I threw in a squeeze of clementine juice because that’s what I had on hand – orange would work just as well. Oh, and a bit of vinegar and a good chunk of butter for good measure.

I brought the whole thing to a boil and let it simmer away for about 20 minutes. While that was going on, I decided to make a creamy sauce. In a separate saucepan, I melted some more butter and whisked in some flour to make a roux – that’s the base for the sauce. Slowly, I poured in the liquid from the carrots, stirring all the while until it got nice and thick.

Here’s a little tip: You can play around with spices to jazz it up. I’ve tried cinnamon, nutmeg, and even a dash of cayenne pepper before. Today, I kept it simple with just a bit of thyme and rosemary. Some days you just crave that classic taste, right?

Steps I followed:

• Peel and chop carrots.
• Boil carrots with water, salt, pepper, clementine juice, vinegar, and butter for 20 minutes.
• Make a roux with butter and flour.
• Gradually add carrot liquid to the roux to make a thick sauce.
• Season with herbs (thyme and rosemary in my case).
• Combine cooked carrots with the sauce.

Once the sauce was ready, I poured it over the cooked carrots, gave it a good stir, and that was it! Creamed carrots, ready to enjoy. It’s one of those dishes that’s perfect as a side, or honestly, even on its own when you’re in the mood for something comforting.

And you know what? It tasted just like how my grandma used to make it. Food has this amazing power to transport you back in time, doesn’t it?