Horseradish Carrots Recipe
Horseradish Carrots is a flavorful baked side dish featuring tender julienned carrots coated in a creamy, tangy horseradish mayonnaise sauce, topped with a buttery Panko breadcrumb crust for a delightful texture contrast.
- Author: Kai
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 6 large carrots, peeled and cut julienne
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved carrot cooking water
Topping
- 1/4 cup dry plain Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the carrots.
- Cook Carrots: Place the julienned carrots in a medium saucepan and add just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 6 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.
- Drain and Reserve Water: Drain the carrots, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Transfer the cooked carrots into a 1 ½ quart baking dish evenly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the grated onion, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, pepper, and the reserved carrot cooking water. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well blended.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the horseradish sauce evenly over the carrots in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated for maximum flavor.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the Panko bread crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery Panko topping evenly over the carrots. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of prepared horseradish to taste.
- Make sure not to overcook the carrots during boiling to maintain texture after baking.
- Substitute Panko crumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed for dietary preferences.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently to maintain topping crispness.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.
Keywords: horseradish carrots, baked carrots, side dish, creamy horseradish sauce, buttery breadcrumb topping