With gooey parmesan and zesty ranch seasoning, these Ranch Smashed Baby Carrots with Parmesan make the perfect appetizer or side dish. They only take 4 ingredients and are ready in 30 minutes. Everyone will be finishing their plates with this at the dinner table!
Boil: Bring a large pot of water (½ full) to a boil. Carefully add carrots and boil until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.When finished, drain well and pat dry.
Assemble: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Sprinkle 1 cup grated parmesan evenly over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set dried carrots on top of the parmesan, spacing them out so they have room to spread when you smash them.
Smash: Use a cup to gently but firmly smash each carrot to flatten. Brush carrots with 1 Tbsp olive oil then sprinkle the tray evenly with 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix.
Bake: Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melty and golden brown at the edges. Let cool slightly, then tear into pieces and serve warm.