Maple Bacon Carrots Glazed (Print View)
Carrots wrapped in bacon, baked, and finished with a maple glaze for a memorable side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds carrots, peeled, each less than 1/2 inch thick
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1 pound thin-sliced bacon
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1/4 cup maple syrup
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Tightly wrap one slice of thin-sliced bacon around each carrot, starting at the thick end. Avoid overlapping layers while wrapping.
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Place the bacon-wrapped carrots on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow for even cooking.
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Bake in the center of the oven for 25 minutes, or until the bacon turns crispy and the carrots are tender.
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Remove from the oven and brush all sides of the carrots with maple syrup to coat evenly.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the glaze caramelizes.
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Transfer the glazed bacon-wrapped carrots to a serving platter and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Lining the baking sheet with foil beneath the rack simplifies cleanup from rendered bacon fat and maple syrup drips.