Best 11 Carrots In Cream And Mustard Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Carrots in Cream and Mustard Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic French dish showcases the humble carrot, transformed into a delectable delicacy. Simmered in a velvety cream sauce infused with aromatic mustard, the carrots retain their vibrant color and natural sweetness, while absorbing the rich, tangy flavors of the sauce. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a delectable side, accompanied by crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the luscious sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe offers a delightful culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

In addition to the classic Carrots in Cream and Mustard Sauce, the article presents a collection of tantalizing variations that add a unique twist to this timeless dish. Discover the vibrant flavors of Carrots in Coconut Curry Sauce, where the aromatic blend of curry spices complements the sweetness of the carrots. For a touch of smokiness, try the Roasted Carrots with Mustard Glaze, where roasted carrots are coated in a tangy mustard glaze that caramelizes in the oven. And for a lighter option, the Steamed Carrots with Mustard Vinaigrette offers a refreshing take on this classic dish, with a zesty vinaigrette dressing that enhances the natural flavors of the carrots. With its detailed instructions and captivating photography, this article will guide you through each recipe, ensuring a successful culinary experience that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED CARROTS



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

QUICK CREAMED CARROTS



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This side dish are always popular at my table. The rich sauce coats the carrots nicely and really perks up their flavor.-Eva Bailey, Olive Hill, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, onion, basil, seasoned salt and pepper until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots and transfer to a serving bowl. Add sauce and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARROTS IN HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Make and share this Carrots in Honey Mustard Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrot, trimmed,scraped and sliced thin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon prepared mustard (to taste)
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cook carrots to tender, along with salt and sugar, in enough water to barely cover.
  • Drain unless you have reduced all the water.
  • Place butter, dark brown sugar, mustard and honey in heavy saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and syrupy.
  • Add cooked carrots and toss to coat them with sauce.
  • Season to taste (use white pepper instead of black).
  • Serve hot, sprinkled generously with the chopped parsley.

MUSTARD-GLAZED CARROTS



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"Ever since I served these carrots on Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, this recipe is my most requested side dish at family dinners," says field editor Kelly Kirby of Westville, Nova Scotia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add the mustard, dill and butter; stir until butter is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEAL MEATBALLS AND BABY CARROTS IN DILLED CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mustard     Sauté     Veal     Carrot     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup minced onion
2 pounds ground veal
3/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound baby carrots, peeled
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dillweed
Fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until light brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
  • Mix veal, breadcrumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sautéed onion in large bowl until well blended. Form mixture into 24 meatballs (about 3 tablespoons of veal mixture in each).
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add meatballs to skillet and cook until brown on all side, turning often, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain.
  • Cook carrots in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Drain thoroughly.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add flour; stir 3 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and broth. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Simmer until mixture is thick and smooth, whisking often, about 8 minutes. Whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add meatballs and carrots. Cover; simmer until meatballs are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat). Stir in chopped dill; cover and let stand 1 minute. Transfer to bowl. Garnish with dill sprigs and serve.

CREAMY DILLED CARROTS



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I'm not sure where my love of cooking comes from, but I speculate it's because I like to eat! This recipe from a treasured cookbook is a wonderfully different way to serve carrots. They do with most any meal and add nice color to the table.-Howard Koch, Lima, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of white pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons dill weed or 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine carrots, water, butter, salt, sugar and pepper. Cover and simmer until carrots are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain liquid into a small saucepan; set the carrots aside and keep warm. Bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth; slowly add to liquid, stirring constantly. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over the carrots; stir in dill. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

HARICOTS VERTS AND CARROTS WITH MUSTARD AND CHERVIL



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Herb     Mustard     Vegetable     Sauté     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Green Bean     Carrot     Winter     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound large carrots, peeled, cut into 2x1/3x1/3-inch sticks
2 pounds haricots verts or slender green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh chervil or parsley

Steps:

  • Stir cream and mustard in small bowl to blend. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and sauté 3 minutes. Add haricots verts; sprinkle generously with salt. Pour 3/4 cup water over. Cover and boil until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Uncover; boil until water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add cream mixture to vegetables and stir until coated, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add chervil and toss to blend. Transfer to bowl and serve.

BAKED CARROTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Ila Walrath

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Cheddar     Cornmeal     Celery     Carrot     Winter     Bon Appétit     Ohio     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup crushed corn bread stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Steam carrots until almost tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer carrots to prepared dish. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix vegetables into carrots. Combine cheese and flour in medium bowl. Toss to coat cheese evenly with flour; mix in cream. Stir cheese mixture into carrot mixture. Sprinkle stuffing mix over. Bake carrots uncovered until sauce is bubbling thickly and topping is crusty, about 20 minutes.

CARROTS & CHICKEN IN CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Make Carrots & Chicken in Creamy Mustard Sauce for the family. This recipe calls for GREY POUPON Dijon mustard, sour cream, snow peas, carrots and chicken.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 pkg. (10 oz.) matchlike carrot sticks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup halved snow peas, cut lengthwise into thin strips
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl until blended; set aside.
  • Cook and stir carrots and garlic in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 1 min. Add snow peas; cook and stir 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
  • Heat oil in same skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done. Return vegetables to skillet. Add sour cream mixture; mix lightly to coat all ingredients. Cook and stir 1 min. or just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 27 g

MUSTARD GLAZED CARROTS



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This recipe is from Sunset Favorites II. This combines mustard which my daughter likes with a vegetable.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slanting slices
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine carrots and water in a 3 quart pan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until crisp-tender.(about 10 minutes).
  • Drain well.
  • Stir in butter, mustard, and sugar.
  • Cook, stirring, until carrots are glazed(1 to 2 minutes).
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 242.1, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.8

MOM'S ZESTY CARROTS WITH HORSERADISH



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This was one of mom's perennial holiday dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Pete Plumer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ pounds carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons freshly ground horseradish
½ teaspoon salt (scant)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (scant)
¼ cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place carrots in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a shallow baking dish.
  • Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Select the right carrots: Choose young, tender carrots with a sweet flavor. Avoid carrots that are too large or have blemishes.
  • Peel and cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using baby carrots, you can leave them whole.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet: This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Cook the carrots until they are tender but still have a slight crunch: Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Make sure the sauce is smooth and creamy: If it is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If it is too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to reduce it.
  • Serve the carrots immediately: They are best when served hot or warm.

Conclusion:

Carrots in cream and mustard sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the carrots are tender and slightly sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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