Creamed Carrots

Name: Creamed Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"A true comfort food, this dish showcases tender carrot slices basking in a luscious cream sauce," shares Sue Davis from Wausau, Wisconsin.

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring carrots and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots. Drizzle with cream sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

"A true comfort food, this dish showcases tender carrot slices basking in a luscious cream sauce," shares Sue Davis from Wausau, Wisconsin.

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