Bacon Candied Carrots

These Bacon Candied Carrots are and easy side dish recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Delicious carrots are sauteed with bacon, onions and coated in a sweet, sticky glaze.  

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These easy Candied Carrots with Bacon will have everyone going for seconds.  I don’t know what I like more, the flavor from the onion or the bacon.  Honestly, it’s probably the combination of the two…a match made in heaven!

I love the different textures in this recipe, too.  The soft carrots, crunchy bacon and syrupy sauce are a great combination.  This recipe is tied for my favorite carrot recipe with these Garlic Roasted Carrots.

Why This Satueed Carrots with Bacon Recipe Works

Let’s face it, regular sauteed carrots can be boring.  By amping up the flavor and adding onions and bacon, the flavor profile of these candied carrot goes up exponentially.

By cooking the bacon first you render out all of the delicious bacon grease.  The onions are then cooked in the grease building up the flavor even more.

The entire recipe is layer upon layer of flavor and texture.

How to Make Candied Carrots with Bacon – Step by Step

• STEP 1: Slice carrots into 1/4 inch thick slices.  (Photo 1 below)
• STEP 2: You will need 2 cups of sliced carrots. (Photo 2 below)
• STEP 3: Cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp.  Then remove bacon from pan and drain grease.  Reserve some grease for next step.  (Photo 3 below)
• STEP 4: Cook onion in reserved bacon grease.  (Photo 4 below)

• STEP 5: Add brown sugar to cooked onions. (Photo 1 below)
• STEP 6: Add salt. (Photo 2 below)
• STEP 7: Add pepper. (Photo 3 below)
• STEP 8: Add steamed carrots and stir to combine.  Sautee carrots for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. (Photo 4 below)

Can You Use Baby Carrots for these Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Yes.  You can easily substitute baby carrots in this recipe. I can be a great timesaver if you don’t have time to slice full size carrots.

You will, however, need to steam them longer than sliced carrots since they are thicker.  If you want to use them but cut down on the steam time, you could always slice the baby carrots in half length-wise, too.

What Type of Pan is Best for This Recipe?

To make these candied carrots with bacon, I prefer to use a non-stick pan.  I made these in a Rachel Ray Create Delicious non stick skillet.  I love that they have flared rims to easily pour off the bacon grease.  And the silicone handles make it easy to safely hold on to the pan when it’s hot.

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Expert Tips for Making the Best Candied Carrots with Bacon

Here are few expert tips to help you make these Candied Carrots with Bacon:

• Cut the Bacon First: I find it easier to cut the bacon into bite sized pieces before cooking it.
• This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
• Use Baby Carrots: Use baby carrots if you don’t feel like slicing full size carrots.  Just increase the steam time so the carrots are tender.

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Bacon Candied Carrots

These Bacon Candied Carrots are and easy side dish recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Delicious carrots are sauteed with bacon, onions and coated in a sweet, sticky glaze.  

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, carrots, easy side dish

Servings: 6

Calories: 94kcal

Author: Christina Hitchcock

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5 from 9 votes

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 small onion - chopped
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Steam carrots until they are fork tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
• Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in skillet.
• Saute onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in brown sugar, salt, pepper and cooked carrots.
• Cook for 5 minutes or until carrots are glazed and heated through.
• Serve with crumbled bacon on top.

Notes

• Cut the Bacon First: I find it easier to cut the bacon into bite sized pieces before cooking it. 
• This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
• Use Baby Carrots: Use baby carrots if you don't feel like slicing full size carrots.  Just increase the steam time so the carrots are tender. 

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7130IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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