Maple Bacon Carrots Recipe
Delicious Maple Bacon Carrots feature tender carrots wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with sweet maple syrup, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. This oven-baked dish makes a delightful side perfect for any meal or holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled, less than ½ inch thick
Bacon and Glaze
- 1 pound thin-sliced bacon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for crispy bacon and tender carrots.
- Wrap Carrots with Bacon: Starting at the thick end of each carrot, tightly wrap a slice of bacon around it, being careful not to overlap the bacon layers to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange on Wire Rack: Place the bacon-wrapped carrots on a wire rack set over a baking sheet; this allows air circulation and helps the bacon crisp evenly.
- First Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the carrots have softened to tender.
- Glaze with Maple Syrup: Remove carrots from the oven and carefully brush or drizzle maple syrup over all sides of the bacon-wrapped carrots for a delicious glaze.
- Final Bake: Return the carrots to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes to caramelize the maple syrup and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Choose carrots thinner than ½ inch thick to ensure even cooking and easy wrapping.
- Use thin-sliced bacon for easier wrapping and crispy results.
- Be careful when glazing to avoid removing bacon slices from the carrots.
- Wire rack placement is key for crisping bacon; if unavailable, use a baking sheet but expect softer bacon.
- This dish can be prepared ahead by wrapping carrots and refrigerating before baking.
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