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Maple Butter Mashed Carrots

Easy Maple Butter Mashed Carrots That Bring Cozy Comfort Home

Maple Butter Mashed Carrots offer a comforting sweetness and creamy texture, perfect for any side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrot Mash
  • 1 pound Carrots Choose fresh, tender carrots for a naturally sweet and smooth base.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds rich creaminess that perfectly balances the maple’s sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup The star flavor that brings warm, cozy sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds a gentle hint of spice.
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Adds a subtle herbal note.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For a touch of savory depth.
  • 1/4 cup Cream or Milk Optional for extra creaminess.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Masher
  • colander

Method
 

How to Make Maple Butter Mashed Carrots
  1. Peel carrots until smooth, then slice into 1-inch-thick pieces.
  2. Place carrot pieces in a pot of salted water, bring to a rolling boil, then simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Drain carrots well, then return them to the warm pot off the heat to steam-dry for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add butter to the hot carrots and mash until you reach a creamy consistency.
  5. Drizzle pure maple syrup over the mash, stirring gently until fully integrated.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper, then transfer to serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a bright herbal pop, sprinkle fresh thyme or chopped parsley before serving.

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