Horseradish Carrots

Name: Horseradish Carrots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch julienne strips; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons grated onion; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers; 1 teaspoon butter, melted; Dash paprika

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A topping of crisp cracker crumbs highlights the velvety texture of sweet carrots, while a peppery horseradish sauce layers in pleasant heat in this vegetarian side dish.

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch julienne strips
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons grated onion
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 teaspoon butter, melted
Dash paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid. Place carrots in a 2-cup baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, pepper and reserved liquid. Pour over carrots. Toss the cracker crumbs, butter and paprika; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 10-12 minutes.

Edna Hoffman from Hebron, Indiana suggests a deliciously different way to dress up carrots on a wintry night. A dash of horseradish adds just the right amount of heat!

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