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Bacon Candied Carrots

Bacon Candied Carrots

Published: June 20, 2019 Last Updated: November 7, 2019

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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.  

candied carrots with bacon in a white bowl with striped napkin

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Rachael Ray Create Delicious cookware.

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 BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING CANDIED CARROTS WITH BACON

  • 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)

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING CANDIED CARROTS WITH BACON

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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Rachel Ray Cooking AccessoriesExpert 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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candied carrots with bacon in a white bowl with striped napkin

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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4.91 from 11 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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Comments

  1. Bhawana says

    September 16, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    Carrots looks so yummy and mouthwatering must say. a perfect side dish and a great recipe for clean eating.

    Reply
  2. Jade says

    September 16, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    I had carrots languishing in my fridge. So glad I came across this recipe. It was fabulous!

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    September 9, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    Love this combination of bacon and carrots. My whole family did too!

    Reply
  4. Jaclyn says

    September 9, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    I always liked regular glazed carrots, but oh my goodness these bacon glazed carrots are SO MUCH BETTER! Making then again soon for sure – thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Yolanda Lara says

    March 29, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Can these be made ahead of time? Reheated or served cold?

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      April 4, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      I’ve made them a day ahead of time and reheated them on the stove. I did lose a little of the crispiness in the bacon but they were still a hit!

      Reply
  6. Shirley says

    November 19, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Unable to get recipe!!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      November 24, 2016 at 9:23 am

      It should be fixed now. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  7. Donna says

    October 2, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    How much brown sugar and pepper? The ingredients just say baby carrots!?!?

    I need to make these for a family dinner tomorrow.

    Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina says

      October 9, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      My apologies — something was wonky with the recipe template. I’ve fixed it and the measurements are now showing.

      Reply
  8. Laurie says

    November 30, 2013 at 11:31 am

    This was fantastic! Easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      December 2, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for reporting back! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Linda says

    November 7, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Bacon is on my shopping list, this looks so good! Why wait for Thanksgiving? When I make it I’ll link it back to you.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      November 8, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      I agree! There is no need to wait for Thanksgiving. I’d love to hear how you liked it! Thanks for reading! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Cindy Howell says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Oh wow! I need to try this. It looks pretty easy to make and everything tastes better with bacon. 🙂

    Cindy from Superheroes and Teacups

    Reply
    • Christina says

      October 31, 2013 at 10:51 pm

      Hi Cindy! These carrots are incredible! And you’re right, everything does taste better with bacon! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Bacon, bacon, bacon! These sound amazing!

    Reply

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