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Creamy Puréed Carrots with Cheese

Layers of flavor with spices and creamy sour cream and cheese. A light and smooth side dish delicious for everyone at the table to enjoy!
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Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp thyme
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup milk (can substitute cream or half and half)
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Peel and wash carrots. Cut into equal size pieces. Boil or steam until tender. Drain carrots. Carrots should be mashable with a fork with no hard pieces.
  • Peel onion and purée in food processor until smooth. Remove any chunks.
  • Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat. Add puréed onions and bring to a simmer. Add spices and cook an additional 10 minutes on low heat.
  • Add dairy items and stir until cheese has melted.
  • Add carrots and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Add carrots and cream sauce to blender and blend until desired smooth consistency. Add additional milk if more liquid is needed.
  • Serve warm . Enjoy!
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