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Maple Bacon Carrots Recipe

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Maple Bacon Carrots are a delightful side dish featuring tender carrots wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with sweet maple syrup. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory and sweet flavors, perfect for holiday dinners or a comforting everyday meal.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and less than ½ inch thick
  • 1 pound thin-sliced bacon
  • ¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for roasting the bacon-wrapped carrots.
  2. Prepare Carrots: Peel the carrots and ensure they are less than ½ inch thick for even cooking.
  3. Wrap Carrots with Bacon: Take one slice of thin-sliced bacon and wrap it tightly around each carrot starting from the thick end, avoiding overlapping the bacon layers to ensure crispiness.
  4. Arrange on Rack: Place the bacon-wrapped carrots on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow even heat circulation and fat drainage during baking.
  5. Bake Initially: Bake the carrots in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the carrots become tender.
  6. Glaze with Maple Syrup: Remove the tray from the oven and carefully brush or drizzle the maple syrup over all sides of the bacon-wrapped carrots.
  7. Final Bake: Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes to let the glaze caramelize and create a sweet, sticky coating.
  8. Serve: Once done, remove from the oven and serve the maple bacon carrots hot as a flavorful side dish.

Notes

  • Use thin-sliced bacon for easier wrapping and better crispiness.
  • Ensure carrots are uniform in size for even cooking.
  • Use a wire rack to prevent bacon from sitting in fat, resulting in crispier bacon.
  • Maple syrup glaze adds sweetness and a beautiful caramelized finish—do not skip this step.
  • For a smoky flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
  • Can be prepared ahead by wrapping carrots in bacon and assembling on the rack, then refrigerating until ready to bake.

Keywords: maple bacon carrots, bacon wrapped carrots, roasted carrots, sweet and savory side dish, holiday side, easy vegetable recipe

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