Honey Bacon-Wrapped Carrots with Thyme
These Honey Bacon-Wrapped Carrots with Thyme are simple, bold, and surprisingly elegant. Thick-cut bacon, sweet carrots, and a touch of honey come together to create the perfect balance of salty, savory, and lightly sweet. It’s a side dish that looks fancy but takes very little effort.
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor
Start by peeling your carrots. Then wrap each one tightly with thick-cut bacon. I always choose thick cut because it has more texture and holds up better as it roasts. Next, sprinkle the carrots with black pepper, fresh thyme, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Finally, drizzle with honey for a glossy, caramelized finish.
Always thick cut.
Perfect for Dinner Parties
These roasted honey bacon-wrapped carrots taste amazing and elevate any table. They look restaurant-worthy, yet they’re incredibly easy. Because the bacon gets crispy in the oven, the carrots stay tender while soaking up all that savory flavor.
And honestly—the more bacon, the better.
My Bacon Philosophy
I love crispy bacon. Sometimes too crispy, according to my husband. The crunch is everything. The flavor is deeper. The texture is satisfying. But you can cook it to your preferred level. That’s the joy of this recipe—it’s flexible and always delicious.
What kind of bacon do you love most?
Pro Tip: For extra crispiness, place the carrots on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Airflow helps the bacon cook evenly and stay crunchy.
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Honey Bacon-Wrapped Carrots with Thyme
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6+ 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Easy honey bacon-wrapped carrots roasted with thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. A stunning, flavorful side dish perfect for holidays or dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 1 bag carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 1 lb. thick cut bacon
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- parsley and red pepper flakes to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- On a sheet tray, wrap one carrot at a time with a slice of bacon. I cut some sliced of bacon in half for the smaller carrots and use a whole slice for the larger carrots. The bacon doesn’t have to cover the entire carrot (as you can see in the pictures).
- Repeat until all the carrots are wrapped in bacon. Place on the sheet tray in a line with a little room between each of them.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and place in the oven. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and carefully turn the carrots and bacon over, using tongs. This will help the underside get nice and crispy.
- Place back in the oven for another 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender and the bacon is cooked.
- Remove from the oven and place on a serving platter or plates. Brush each carrot with a little bit of honey and sprinkle with thyme. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Side dish
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: side dish
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