Company Mashed Carrots

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Although I call these "company carrots," I'll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who's eating it, the fast, easy dish is always a favorite. —Cynthia Hanus-Beard, Tamarac, Florida
Company Mashed Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place carrots in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain carrots; return to pan.
  2. Mash carrots with remaining ingredients by hand or puree in a food processor until blended.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 224 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.