Easy & Creamy Carrot Side Dish Recipe

I love a meal that’s pulled together, but I don’t like side dishes that take a lot of time or effort. This is an easy and creamy carrot side dish recipe. It’s great for Easter, with fresh spring organic carrots. It’s savory and comes together quickly – with is always a win for mealtime.

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My Grandmother’s Creamy Carrot Recipe

This recipe was my Grandmother’s and my Mom grew up with it being served every holiday. I can always appreciate her recipes because they’re all EASY. You’re just tossing everything together and serving. At first, I was surprised about mayonnaise being a main ingredient, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. It’s just a creamy sauce without much work. 

It’s definitely a savory take on carrots, with fresh Italian parsley. The carrots provide a natural sweetness to it. I like to use organic carrots, but you can – of course – use non organic as well. You wash and prepare the carrots with a peeler before boiling. If you’re a novice cook or don’t want anything complicated, this is for you!

Serve this creamy carrot side dish recipe with a ham, at Easter, as part of your holiday meal. Our Easter meal usually includes a ham, rolls, carrots, potatoes and a dessert. 

How To Make These Creamy Carrots

Purchase organic carrots, if possible. Use fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley. You’re going to remove the greenery of the carrots.

Wash, peel and cut your carrots crosswise. You can use a mandolin kitchen tool to ensure the carrots are cut evenly, or just cut by hand. I just chop mine by hand.

Boil the carrots until fork tender. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, fresh parsley and carrots.

Serve immediately, while warm. Garnish with a sprig of parsley, if desired.