Description
Flavorful Slow Cooker Brown Butter Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a rich, nutty glaze. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker, allowing you to savor the enticing aromas while the carrots cook to tender perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these glazed carrots will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Peel and cut the carrots into even pieces. Place them in the slow cooker.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown, stirring frequently (5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix browned butter with brown sugar, salt, pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until tender.
- Serve warm and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg