Leah is our taste-maker for all things epicurean. Her fruitful exploration of new recipes leads to a long list of recommendations for our lonely crockpots. She made these carrots for our Thanksgiving potluck in 2019, and we still dream about them.

Carrots prepped for baking
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and diagonally cut into 3-inch pieces
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F. Grease the baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with foil.
Place prepared carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Melt butter in the microwave. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to melted butter and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Pour butter mixture over carrots and toss to coat. Add grated parmesan and mix until combined. Transfer carrots to a baking sheet.
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Mix halfway through cooking. Remove from oven. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Finished carrots