Moms Zesty Carrots with Horseradish

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

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step: 5

Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Per Serving: 169 calories; protein 1.4g; carbohydrates 10.2g; fat 14.2g; cholesterol 12.9mg; sodium 317.9mg.

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