Parmesan Smashed Carrots: The Best Comfort Food Side Dish
These Parmesan Smashed Carrots are the perfect comfort food side dish, combining creamy flavors with a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the carrots into even pieces.
- Boil the carrots until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and return to the pot, adding the butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the carrots until smooth.
- Spread the mashed carrots in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute the Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Parmesan Smashed Carrots, Comfort Food, Side Dish