For an eye-catching side dish or appetizer, try your hand at these beautiful Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Carrots. They deliver everything you’d want in one bite—sweetness, saltiness, and a touch of spice.
Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Carrots
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon
- 10 medium carrots with tops, peeled and trimmed
- ¼ cup honey
- 1½ teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Wrap 1 slice bacon around each carrot. Place on a large cast-iron baking sheet.
- Bake until bacon begins to crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, paprika, and red pepper; brush onto bacon.
- Bake until bacon is golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Brush with remaining honey mixture. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
• KITCHEN TIP •
This technique also works great with parsnips, asparagus, and green bean bundles.
This technique also works great with parsnips, asparagus, and green bean bundles.
Trying this for Thanksgiving dinner with the family this weekend! Can’t wait! This looks delicious!