These Parmesan-Crusted Carrots Will Have You Crunching All Day Long

Melany LoveUpdated: Mar. 13, 2023

Via @Starinfinitefood/TikTok

You'll be using this crunchy carrot hack for all your snacks.

Carrots have been some of my favorite snacks since I was a kid—bright, crunchy and delicious. No need to cook or roast ’em, I’d just eat them as is until the bag ran out. Carrots are amazing for so many reasons. They’re packed with fiber, potassium and beta-carotene (to name a few), and they’re proven to help with weight loss, cholesterol levels and improved eye health. Not everyone’s the biggest fan of carrots, though. Don’t worry… we’ve got all the best carrot recipes to slip more into your diet!

You know, like these Parmesan-crusted carrots? You’ve never had ’em like this before, trust me!

How to Make Parmesan-Crusted Carrots

We have TikTok user @starinfinitefood to thank for this wondrous recipe. Cheesy, carroty and crispy all in one? You know it’s a winner.

@starinfinitefood CRISPY ROASTED PARMESAN CARROTS WITH CREAMY HONEY MUSTARD! These babies are flavorful, crunchy on the outside & tender on the inside—we use the viral potato method to make them—& all I gotta say is I wish I made them sooner 🙃 RECIPE LINKED IN BIO & ON INSTAGRAM (link in bio)! #easyrecipes #glutenfree #vegetarian #healthycooking #veggies #carrots #foodie #sidedish ♬ original sound – Caitlin Latessa-Greene

Ingredients

For the carrots:

1 pound carrots
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley (for topping)

For the honey mustard dip:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoons hot sauce

Here’s how to make the most out of your Parmesan cheese.

Directions

Step 1: Melt your butter and make your Parmesan mixture

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the butter in your casserole dish and set in the preheating oven to melt. Create your Parmesan mixture by combining the Parmesan cheese, salt, oregano, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2: Add your Parmesan and carrots

Take the casserole dish from the oven and add the Parmesan mixture. Add the olive oil and spread evenly until a paste is formed. Wash and trim your carrots. Cut lengthwise down the middle and then into 2-inch sections. Place your carrots over the Parmesan mixture and drizzle olive oil on top. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Step 3: Make your honey mustard

While your carrots are in the oven, add the Greek yogurt, honey mustard and hot sauce into a small bowl and combine well. Set aside.

Step 4: Remove and enjoy

Once your carrots are tender and to your liking, remove them from the oven. Let sit for a few minutes before removing from the casserole dish with a spatula. Top with fresh parsley and serve with dipping sauce.

Want a different Parmesan-crusted recipe? Try these delicious Parmesan-crusted potatoes for your next snack break.

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Apple-Brown Sugar Glazed CarrotsCarrots seem so simple, but this recipe is something special. Sweet and buttery, it was a favorite my mother always used to serve around the holidays. —Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin