Onion-Bacon Baby Carrots Recipe

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I came up with this side dish for Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit. Now it has a place at our holiday table as well as impromptu get-togethers with family and friends. —Diana Morrison Poole, Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Onion-Bacon Baby Carrots Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 45 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
35 45 80

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup french-fried onions
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook onions in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in syrup and butter. Sprinkle with french-fried onions and bacon. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until fried onions are browned. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 180 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 546 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Onion-Bacon Baby Carrots in Taste of Home August/September 2005, p 27

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Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by jnlashley

This is absolutely delicious! I get asked for this recipe all the time, and my niece always asks me to bring it to family dinners.


Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by janeron

very good and different.

 
 
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