Quick Creamed Carrots

Name: Quick Creamed Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 163 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.