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Brown Sugar Carrots with Bacon
Brown Sugar Carrots with Bacon is a delectable holiday dish that will come back year after year. Carrots sautéed with bacon and onions, and coated in a sweet and sticky glaze is the ultimate 30 minute side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carrots, sliced
- 3 slices Bacon
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Steam carrots until they are fork tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain off excess grease. Crumble and set aside.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in skillet.
- Sauté onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in brown sugar, All Purpose Seasoning and cooked carrots.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until carrots are glazed and heated through.
- Serve with crumbled bacon on top.
Christina's Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into batches before cooking.
- Render Bacon Properly: Cook the bacon slowly to render out the fat, which will be used to make the glaze. Try these next year for Easter.
- Don't Overcook: Cook the carrots until carrots become tender but still have a slight bite.
- Adjust Sweetness: Adjust the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup to your taste. Feel free to melt butter on top, and salt and pepper.
- Use Quality Bacon: The flavor of the bacon will significantly impact the overall dish to make a “candied carrots that's beautiful.
- Glaze at the End: Add the Brown sugar glaze near the very end of cooking, to prevent burning.