Maple Bacon Carrots Recipe
Maple Bacon Carrots are a savory and sweet side dish featuring tender carrots wrapped in crispy bacon, glazed with rich maple syrup for a delightful combination of flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for gatherings or a flavorful weeknight dinner accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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 (200°C) to prepare for baking the carrots and bacon until perfectly cooked.
- Wrap Carrots with Bacon: Take each peeled carrot and tightly wrap one slice of thin-sliced bacon around it, starting at the thicker end. Avoid overlapping the bacon layers to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Arrange on Rack: Place the bacon-wrapped carrots on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This allows the fat to drip and helps the bacon cook evenly and get crispy all around.
- Bake First Stage: Bake the carrots in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the carrots have become tender but still hold their shape.
- Glaze with Maple Syrup: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Carefully brush or drizzle the maple syrup evenly over all sides of the bacon-wrapped carrots to add a sweet glaze.
- Bake Second Stage: Return the glazed carrots to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, allowing the maple syrup to caramelize slightly and meld with the bacon’s savory flavor.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm as a delicious side dish complementing any main course.
Notes
- Use carrots that are uniform in size for even cooking.
- If carrots are thicker than ½ inch, increase baking time slightly until tender.
- For extra crispiness, ensure bacon slices do not overlap when wrapping.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey for an alternative glaze.
- Using a wire rack helps excess fat drip off for less greasy results.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
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