Description
Maple Bacon Carrots feature tender carrots wrapped in crispy bacon and finished with a sweet maple syrup glaze, combining savory and sweet flavors in a simple oven-baked dish perfect as a flavorful side.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and less than ½ inch thick
- 1 pound thin-sliced bacon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the carrots wrapped in bacon.
- Wrap Bacon Around Carrots: Take each peeled carrot and tightly wrap one slice of thin-sliced bacon around it, starting at the thick end. Be careful not to overlap the bacon layers while wrapping to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange Carrots on Rack: Place the bacon-wrapped carrots on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This setup allows air circulation for crispy bacon.
- Bake Initial: Bake the carrots in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the carrots are tender.
- Glaze with Maple Syrup: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush all sides of the bacon-wrapped carrots with the ¼ cup of maple syrup for a sweet glaze.
- Bake Again: Return the glazed carrots to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes to caramelize the syrup and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Once done, remove from oven and serve warm as a deliciously sweet-and-savory side dish.
Notes
- Use carrots that are less than ½ inch thick to ensure even cooking and easy bacon wrapping.
- Thin-sliced bacon helps it crisp up nicely without undercooking the carrots inside.
- The wire rack setup allows excess fat to drip away and ensures crispy bacon texture.
- Maple syrup glaze adds sweetness and a beautiful caramelized finish but can be adjusted or omitted for less sweetness.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a holiday meal.
