Description
These Glazed Ranch Carrots are a delightful and easy side dish featuring tender baby carrots coated in a flavorful glaze of ranch seasoning, brown sugar, and butter. Perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and savory ranch flavor to your meal, these carrots cook quickly on the stovetop for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing addition to any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 lbs. baby carrots (peeled and rinsed)
Glaze
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Cook the Carrots: Place the peeled and rinsed baby carrots in a medium saucepan and add 1 ½ cups of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the carrots cook for 8 to 10 minutes until they are slightly tender. Drain the water completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the carrots are still warm, stir in the ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix, brown sugar, and salted butter. Mix everything together until the butter is fully melted and the carrots are evenly coated in the glaze.
- Serve: Serve the glazed ranch carrots immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy this quick and tasty side dish!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- If baby carrots are unavailable, you can use sliced regular carrots, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Make sure to drain all water after boiling to keep the glaze from being watery.
- This dish can be easily doubled or halved depending on serving needs.
