Elevate your side dish game with Paula Deen's irresistible Carrot Bundles recipe, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors! This easy yet elegant dish features tender, perfectly roasted carrots wrapped in crispy bacon and drizzled with a luscious brown sugar and butter glaze. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or any special occasion, these charming bundles are baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. The glaze, made with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, butter, and a touch of black pepper, caramelizes beautifully for a crowd-pleasing finish. Serve these bacon-wrapped carrot bundles as a delightful side dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, adding a burst of flavor and visual appeal to your table.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the small carrots, trimming the tops and bottoms for a uniform appearance. If small carrots are unavailable, larger carrots can be cut into sticks approximately 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
Bundle two small carrots together and wrap one slice of bacon around the middle of each bundle. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Place the carrot bundles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, water, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Drizzle the brown sugar glaze evenly over the carrot bundles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the bacon is crispy. Turn the bundles midway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
Remove the carrot bundles from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and remove toothpicks if used.
Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with additional cracked black pepper if desired.
Serving size | (781.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 951.6 |
Total Fat 42.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 20.0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
Cholesterol 109.5mg | 0% |
Sodium 2425.8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 129.7g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 16.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 98.8g | |
Protein 22.1g | 0% |
Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
Calcium 273.7mg | 0% |
Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 2269.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories