Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots tossed with the most flavorful garlicky and buttery parmesan cheese coating. The carrots come out sweet, tender and really delicious. One of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy carrots!
A DELICIOUS WAY TO MAKE ROASTED CARROTS
A great vegetable side to any meat, this simple Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots recipe is the most versatile side dish. It goes great with holiday meats, like Honey Mustard Glazed Ham, or with quick weeknight dinners, like this Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken.
Butter and salt intensify the natural sweetness of the carrots, but add some garlic and parmesan cheese to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a new favorite veggie side dish. I’ve always said; if you need a way to get your people to eat their vegetables, just add some garlic and butter to the veggies, and throw them in the oven.
…ON a rimmed baking sheet. To be clear. 😊
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED CARROTS
Years ago I posted my recipe for Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots and since then, the emails have poured in with rave reviews. I also get a lot of questions about how to add cheese to the carrots, or if there’s a shortcut to the garlic butter sauce. With this recipe, I hope to answer those questions.
- First, you want to scrub and clean the carrots.
- Cut up the carrots in halves or thirds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In the meantime, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the microwave.
- Whisk seasonings, salt, pepper, and garlic into the melted butter, and pour over the carrots; toss to coat. I usually just use my hands for this part.
- Add grated parmesan cheese; and toss again.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and cook.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COOK CARROTS IN THE OVEN?
- Spread carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and cook in a 425F degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Mix carrots around half way through cooking.
DO YOU NEED TO PEEL CARROTS BEFORE ROASTING?
- The short answer is, NO. So long as they are washed and scrubbed, you do not need to peel carrots before cooking. It’s a personal preference; sometimes I do, other times I don’t.
CAN CARROTS BE COOKED AHEAD OF TIME?
- Absolutely! Roast your carrots in the oven a day or two in advance and keep them in the fridge in an airtight container.
- When ready to serve, spread the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and reheat in a 425F degree oven for 5 minutes.
Roasted to a sweet and tender perfection, these garlic parmesan carrots are an easy to make side dish for Easter, and they take only 5 minutes to prep. 👍
MORE SIDE DISH RECIPES
- Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
- Spinach and Garlic Potato Patties
- Garlic Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Vegetables
ENJOY!
TOOLS USED IN THIS RECIPE
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, washed, scrubbed, diagonally cut into about 3-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with foil; set aside.
- Place prepared carrots in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Melt butter in the microwave.
- Once melted, add minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the butter mixture over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
- Transfer carrots to prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Mix around half way through cooking.
- Remove from oven.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Roast carrots in the oven a day or two in advance and keep them in the fridge in an airtight container.
- When ready to serve, spread the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and reheat in a 425F degree oven for 5 minutes.
30 Min
Slow Cooker
Freezer Friendly
One Pot
Low Carb
Instant Pot
Gluten Free
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What is a serving size? They look great but I’m on WW green and 7 points for a side dish is very high. Any suggestions for cutting back the points? Thanks
Hi!
I just recalculated this for WW Green and it comes out to 4 points, not 7. I will make the changes asap.
To answer your question, the recipe is for 2 pounds of carrots to be divided among 6 (servings), which comes out to a little more than 5 ounces per person.
Could I use baby carrots?
Thanks,
Rita
Hi!
Yes, absolutely. Cooking time might vary a little, so just start checking for doneness around the 15 minute mark.
I have made this recipe at least 10 times now. Absolute perfection every time. A true family staple! Thank you for this recipe. 🙂
That’s great to hear! I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Can I prepare them and then freeze them cooked or frozen?
Hi!
I advise not to, but you absolutely can, however cooked carrots lose their firmness and texture when you freeze them. In as far as freezing them raw, again, I suggest not to because, to preserve flavor and texture, you want to blanch veggies before freezing.
Hi Katarina
Could you use parsnips as well as carrots? Maybe a mixture of both?
Absolutely! I think that would be delicious!
Can I sub olive oil for the butter?
Hi!
Yes, that will also work.
I have just discover you and I can already tell you will be my go-to for recipes. Love the carrots?
I am very happy to hear that! Thank YOU! 🙂
OK today’s Monday can I put these carrots all together put everything on them put them in a zip seal lock bag and wait and cook them Thanksgiving day
Hi!
Yep, you can definitely do that. They will be extra flavorful! 😃
These are really good! After making the butter mix I had too much for the amount of carrots so I used the rest to fry pork chops. Super good!
QUESTION: my current supply of carrots are on their way out; close to being considered bad. How critical is the freshness??
Thank you in advance!
Hi!
I obviously can’t “tell” how fresh they are, but I would definitely go for it and make them. I would also pay close attention to the cooking time – they might need less time if the raw carrots have already softened up a bit.
Omg best carrots ever!! I almost ate the whole pan by myself!
I made these carrots on the bbq they where delicious
The family lived these. Perfecto!!
These carrots look so perfect, can’t wait to try!
What a great side dish! Have to add these to my menu this week!
Looks fantastic! Love how versatile this side dish is, can’t wait to give this a try!
These are the BEST looking carrots!!!
These carrots are a favorite! Easy, flavorful and delicious!
These are the BEST carrots EVER!!! I make them at least a couple of times a month!
These make the perfect side dish to literally ANY meal!! Delicious!
This is the ultimate way to enjoy carrots, yum!
This carrot looks so inviting. I will make it for Easter!
I made these carrots yesterday and my whole family loved them!
Love the flavor added to the carrots. This has become a favorite side dish!
I bet the garlic and parmesan really give these already flavorful carrots, a nice touch! Perfect side dish and snack!
Wow; what a perfect side dish! These will pair nicely with our Easter ham this holiday!