Tender carrots are cooked in butter and brown sugar until perfectly caramelized, then finished with a sprinkle of salt. Ready in just 10 minutes, they are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a Thanksgiving side dish.

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In this post: everything you need for These brown sugar glazed carrots

• easy brown sugar glazed carrots (4 ingredients)
• easy brown sugar glazed carrots: a thanksgiving side dish
• need other thanksgiving recipes? try some of these
• how to make brown sugar glazed carrots
• frequently asked questions
• easy thanksgiving side dish
• tips for involving kids

Remember how I grew up with a huge garden in our front yard? If not, you can read about it here. Well, my parents have continued on with that garden even after my siblings and I moved out. And, now, I just have 2 tiny little raised garden beds. Very manageable (although not too many veggies coming my way).

The great thing about my parents living close is that I get an abundance of vegetables and fruit dropped off at my house whenever my parents come to visit (thanks Mom and Dad – you guys are the BEST)! This time we got a whole ton of carrots!!

Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots (4 Ingredients)

These easy Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a simple, delicious side dish made with just four ingredients. Tender carrots are cooked in butter and brown sugar until perfectly caramelized, then finished with a sprinkle of salt.

They’re ready in just 10 minutes, making them perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a Thanksgiving side dish. Here are the 4 simple ingredients:

• Carrots
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Salt

Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots: a Thanksgiving Side Dish

Preparing a Thanksgiving meal is hard work. Making sure everything is served hot. Ensuring that there is enough oven space. Timing everything perfectly. Your side dishes should not add more difficulty to your Thanksgiving meal prep! That’s why these Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

If you buy pre-sliced carrots (or slice them ahead of time), this dish will come together in under five minutes. Everyone will love this side dish and come back for seconds.

Need other Thanksgiving recipes? Try some of these!

If you are anything like me, you are always looking for delicious (and easy!) Thanksgiving side dishes. Well, my friends, you have come to the right place! These Crockpot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are one of my all time favorites, as well as Balsamic Bacon Brussel Sprouts.

If you are looking for something on the lighter side, this Cranberry Apple Salad is your ticket. And, last but not least, we need dessert. And these Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Compote are the absolute best!

How to Make Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots:

• If you want to go the quick and easy route, buy pre-sliced carrots. If that isn’t your style, I highly recommend using a mandolin. I held off on buying one for years (I was afraid I would slice off my finger), but I finally did. This is the one I have and I love it.
• After your carrots are sliced to your liking, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the carrots and the brown sugar and cook until the carrots have a bit of a char.
• Enjoy warm!

My boys gobble these up and always ask for seconds. I have learned to double or triple this recipe because otherwise we run out of them at dinner. Okay enough talk about carrots, I’m off to go eat an entire bowl of them (I seriously am going to)! Hope you enjoy these brown sugar glazed carrots!

frequently asked questions

What kind of carrots should I use?

I like to use whole carrots because I think they have a fresher taste. However, if you are looking to save time, pre-sliced carrots will work just as well. And, we can’t forget those cute little baby carrots! You can use those, too.

Can I make these carrots ahead of time?

If you are using whole carrots, you can slice the carrots ahead of time. Then, when you are ready to prepare the dish, just pop them out of the fridge and cook away. I would not recommend cooking them ahead of time. The reason is that they will become slightly mushy when you need to reheat them.

How do I keep the carrots from getting too soft?

My best piece of advice is to parboil the carrots before cooking them on the stove. In order to parboil the carrots, put them in cold salted water, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 3 minutes. Then, add them to the pan to cook.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes! You can double, triple, quadruple the recipe. Basically, make as many carrots as you can handle.

easy thanksgiving side dish

Carrots are a universally liked vegetable. Of all the kids I know (and I know a lot!), there are very few who do not like carrots. So, take a well-liked vegetable and then add butter and sugar? I mean, come on.

Now, put yourself in the mindset that you are hosting Thanksgiving. You want there to be something that everyone loves. Well, brown sugar carrots are the best choice for a beloved Thanksgiving side dish – easy, sweet, savory and delicious!

Tips for Involving Kids

• Let your kids help you cut up the carrots with these knives.
• With close supervision, have them help you stir the carrots in the pan.
• Let them measure out the brown sugar and salt.