16 Sweet & Savory Carrot Recipes Perfect for Your Easter Table

Beyond Easter eggs, carrots deserve a starring role on your holiday menu! Whether you crave a classic honey-glazed side, a surprisingly delicious carrot cake twist, or a unique savory appetizer, I’ve gathered 16 Irresistible Sweet and Savory Carrot Recipes that are guaranteed to impress your guests.

From unexpected desserts to flavorful side dishes that complement your main course, prepare to be inspired by the versatility and deliciousness that carrots can bring to your holiday table. Get ready to change up your plans with one of these must-try dishes for a truly special Easter celebration.

Butter Roasted Carrots

A close-up view of sliced carrots in a floral ceramic dish, prepared and ready for cooking. — **Butter Roasted Carrots.** Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

This simple roasted carrot recipe features carrots in a delicious buttery sauce. These Butter Roasted Carrots are the easiest side dish to add to any meal. You can easily toss them in the oven while you make the rest of your meal.
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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots

A close-up view of shiny glazed baby carrots in a black cooking pot with a black spatula. — **Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots**. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

These candied carrots are coated in brown sugar, butter, honey, and cinnamon, and cooked to perfection. The result is tender, sweet carrots that just melt in your mouth. Your whole family will love these slow cooker carrots!
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Easy Glazed Carrot Cake Muffins

**Carrot Cake Muffin**. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

These scrumptious Carrot Cake Muffins are sure to be a hit with carrot cake lovers! Whether you’re looking for a tasty breakfast, brunch, or dessert option, these muffins are quick and effortless to whip up
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Muffins

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

A heap of whole carrots inside a stainless steel pressure cooker. — **Instant Pot Glazed Carrots**. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots are such an easy side dish to whip up. They are buttery, sweet, soft, and delicious and are coated in an incredible yummy glaze. Using an Instant Pot, carrots are ready in minutes and require no planning or prep time.
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Glazed Honey Mustard Carrots

A plate of roasted glazed carrots garnished with fresh parsley, showcasing their vibrant orange color and caramelized edges. — **Glazed Honey Mustard Carrots**. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

Looking for a simple vegetable side dish that goes well with everything? Look no further than Glazed Honey Mustard Carrots. Lightly sweet and tart, these tender carrots are cooked in one pan on the stovetop.
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Garlic Butter Baby Carrots

A close-up view of flavorful roasted baby carrots garnished with herbs and a spoon for serving. — **Garlic Butter Baby Carrots**. Photo Credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

This super-simple recipe for garlic butter baby carrots is going to be your new go-to side dish! This method is both fast and easy because the cooked baby carrots are boiled and seasoned in one pot. And the best part is they’re a great side dish with almost any dinner or holiday meal.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Baby Carrots

Orange Sriracha Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

A vibrant dish of roasted carrots topped with crumbled goat cheese and garnished with pistachios, drizzled with a sweet sauce, on a white platter. — **Orange Sriracha Glazed Carrots**. Photo Credit: Baking a Moment.

Roasted carrots drizzled with a buttery orange sriracha glaze and sprinkled with goat cheese & pistachios.
Get the Recipe: Orange Sriracha Glazed Carrots

Carrot Fries

Plate of golden-brown crispy sweet potato fries garnished with fresh herbs, accompanied by a creamy dipping sauce in a bowl. — **Carrot Fries**. Photo Credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

These crispy, oven-baked Carrot Fries are roasted to perfection with a delicious blend of seasonings and Parmesan cheese. A nutritious alternative to classic French fries.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Fries

Roasted Rainbow Carrots

When it comes to a special occasion vegetable side dish, Roasted Rainbow Carrots are here for it. They look so beautiful on the plate, especially when topped with fresh herbs in the form of Magic Green Sauce!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Rainbow Carrots

French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

A close-up view of a vibrant shredded carrot salad mixed with green onions and herbs in a white bowl. — **French Grated Carrot Salad**. Photo Credit: Once Upon a Chef.

Prepare a French classic—carrotes râpées—the iconic carrot salad cherished in every corner of France, from bustling markets to cozy home kitchens.
Get the Recipe: French Grated Carrot Salad

Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze

A close-up of a fork holding a vibrant piece of grilled sweet potato with several more pieces in the background. — **Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze**. Photo Credit: 101 Cooking for Two.

Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze are easy to prep and grill—a perfect side dish for any grilled entree. We love carrots, and grilling enhances the sweetness and a little smoky caramelized char.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze

Air Fryer Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

A close-up view of glazed baby carrots in a black bowl, garnished with herbs. — **Air Fryer Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots**. Photo Credit: Sweet and Savory by Shinee.

These beautiful honey-glazed roasted carrots are made in an air fryer in less than 25 minutes!! The carrots are flavorful, slightly caramelized and most importantly quick and easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Carrot Cake Puppy Chow

A close-up of a bowl filled with powdered sweet snack mix, featuring small, sugar-coated pieces and colorful sprinkles. — **Carrot Cake Puppy Chow**. Photo Credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

Carrot Cake Puppy Chow – Crispy rice cereal covered with white chocolate and loaded with carrot cake flavor. It’s the perfect snack for spring, or anytime of the year!
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Puppy Chow

Carrot Pound Cake

A close-up view of a chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with chopped walnuts. — **Carrot Pound Cake**. Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

Carrot Pound Cake doesn’t get easier or more reliable than this. Whisk the batter in one bowl, then bake in a Bundt pan for a moist, tender cake with warm spices. The thick cream cheese frosting is simple to work with and stays right where you put it – no dripping down the sides.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Pound Cake

Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes

Three delicious mini bundt cakes topped with cream cheese frosting, displayed on a wire rack with orange carrot peels in the foreground. — **Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes**. Photo Credit: Topped with Honey.

How fun are these mini carrot bundt cakes? They are incredibly moist, cook faster than a regular bundt cake, and are topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese glaze. Yes, you can be a cake lover and a veggie lover at the same time.
Get the Recipe: Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes

Carrot Cheesecake

A slice of pumpkin cheesecake topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans, showcasing a smooth orange filling and a golden crust. — **Carrot Cheesecake**. Photo Credit: Sweet and Savory by Shinee.

Scrumptiously creamy and rich, this carrot cheesecake is baked on nutty crust and frosted with tangy sweet frosting. You need this cheesecake in your life.
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