4.9 from 126 votes
Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots
Love those buttery sweet glazed carrots at the Cracker Barrel? Make them at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 71 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Rinse the carrots and place them in a 2-quart saucepan with just enough water to cover the carrots. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until the carrots are fork tender.
- Pour off half the water from the pan and add the margarine, sugar, and salt. Cover the pan and continue cooking until the carrots are completely tender but not mushy.
- Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and/or a pinch of ground nutmeg if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
15765IU
(315%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 15765IU | 315% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.