Maple Bacon Carrots – Sweet and Savory Delight Recipe!
A delicious side dish combining the sweetness of maple syrup with the savory flavor of bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the baby carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup and butter to the skillet, stirring to coat the carrots.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked bacon back into the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use olive oil instead of butter.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- These carrots pair well with roasted meats or as a standalone dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg