Description
Maple Bacon Carrots are a savory and sweet side dish featuring tender carrots wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with pure maple syrup. Perfect for holiday meals, family dinners, or special occasions, this dish combines smoky, caramelized, and naturally sweet flavors for a crowd-pleasing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of fresh carrots (baby carrots or trimmed regular carrots) – about 1 pound
- 8–10 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for additional sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for roasting)
- Fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by washing and peeling the carrots. Cut them into uniform sticks about 3-4 inches long.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Wrap each carrot with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush them generously with pure maple syrup, ensuring even coating.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, occasionally basting with additional maple syrup. Flip the carrots halfway through cooking.
- Once crispy and tender, remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the bacon-carrot combination for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes for best results.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum crispiness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4-6 pieces)
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg