Wow your guests this holiday season with these amazing bacon-wrapped, honey-glazed carrots! They’re saucy and tender with the perfect mix of sweet and savory! Carrots make the best sides! Garlic butter parmesan, brown butter honey, and honey orange carrots are all impeccable. These flavors pair so well with soft and sweet baked carrots! You’ll have to try them at your next dinner.
Easy Bacon Wrapped Carrots With Honey Glaze Recipe
Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables to use as a side because they’re so versatile! Their soft but tender texture plus sweet flavor makes them perfect for so many different dishes. It’s the best! For today’s recipe, I’ve taken this versatile veggie and wrapped it in bacon, then smothered it in a honey glaze. Need I say more? Once baked, these simple ingredients combine to create an absolutely mouthwatering side. Bacon-wrapped, honey-glazed carrots are tender, saucy, and full of flavor! Easy and delicious, they just might snag a spot at your Christmas dinner this year! The great thing about choosing carrots as your side, too, is that they’re full of antioxidants and beta carotene! Tender, delicious veggies that also fight disease and support healthy organs? Count me in! You’re going to love everything about these tasty bacon-wrapped carrots! They’re right up there with some of my all-time favorite veggie side dishes- lemon honey garlic asparagus and garlic parmesan green beans. I’m sure you’ll love them as much as I do! They’re scrumptious and hearty and look amazing on a dinner plate.
Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Carrots
Only 5 simple ingredients are needed to make these bad boys! It’s as easy as it gets. If you’re looking for measurements, they can all be found in the recipe card below!
Whole Carrots: Using whole carrots makes them easier to wrap with bacon! It’s super easy, just peel, wrap and bake!Bacon: I use thin-sliced bacon in this recipe, but feel free to experiment with your favorite kind!Honey: For the sweet, amazing glaze!Salt & Pepper: Add to taste. Salt and pepper helps to balance sweetness.Fresh Parsley: The perfect aromatic finishing touch! Makes the dish look pretty, too!
Let’s Bake These Carrots!
If preparing Christmas dinner is starting to feel a bit hectic, this recipe is for you! It’s super simple, just peel your carrots, wrap, and throw them in the oven! This is one of my go-to recipes for feeding large crowds because of how easy it is to make.
Use a Grill: Instead of baking your carrots, you can also grill or smoke them! Cook directly on the grill grates. It gives them an added smoky, delicious flavor!Swap Honey: Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for a different variation of this dish. It gives the carrots an almost caramel-like flavor!Make it Low-Carb: If you want a low-carb version of this side dish, omit the honey glaze. You’re still left with a hearty, flavorful treat!Adding Herbs: In addition to salt and pepper, you can add other herbs to boost the flavor of your carrots! I like adding aromatics like rosemary and basil. A touch of cinnamon or nutmeg also works great, especially for the holidays!
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In the Refrigerator: Store bacon wrapped carrots in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Reheating: You can reheat your carrots on the stove over medium heat or pop them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warm.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.