Description
Maple bacon carrots elevate humble vegetables into a mouthwatering side dish that blends sweet and savory flavors. Crispy bacon and caramelized maple glaze turn simple carrots into an irresistible companion for any main course you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound thin-sliced bacon
Primary Vegetables:
- 2 pounds carrots (under 1/2 inch thick), peeled
Sweetener:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle for even cooking.
- Take each carrot and carefully wrap a bacon strip around it, beginning from the thicker end and spiraling down to create a complete coverage.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped carrots on a wire rack positioned over a baking sheet to allow excess fat to drip away during roasting.
- Transfer the prepared rack to the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, monitoring as the bacon begins to crisp and develop color.
- Remove the carrots from the oven and generously coat all surfaces with pure maple syrup using a pastry brush, ensuring an even glaze.
- Return the carrots to the oven and continue baking for an additional 8-10 minutes until the bacon turns a rich golden brown and becomes perfectly crispy.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let rest for a brief moment to allow the syrup to set slightly before transferring to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the optimal texture and flavor combination of crispy bacon and sweet maple-glazed carrots.
Notes
- Prevent Bacon Slipping by securing with toothpicks at each end to ensure a tight wrap around carrots.
- Choose Thick-Cut Bacon for better coverage and crispier texture, which helps create a more substantial coating.
- Adjust Syrup Sweetness by mixing maple syrup with honey or adding a dash of cayenne for a spicy-sweet twist that enhances flavor complexity.
- Gluten-Free Option guaranteed since the recipe naturally contains no wheat-based ingredients, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg