Bacon Wrapped Maple Glazed Carrots

On June 20, 2023 (Updated September 27, 2024)

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These bacon wrapped maple glazed carrots were born to be the star of your family dinner table. They’re sweet, and savory, and have just the right amount of crispiness to make every bite better than the last.

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Bacon Wrapped Carrots

There is truly nothing in the world that isn’t better with a little bacon wrap. Now, I’ve wrapped a lot of things in bacon (scroll below to see just a few links to these bacon wrapped recipes). I guess you could say I’m a bit of a bacon connoisseur. This hopefully gives me a little credibility when I tell you that you HAVE to try these carrots. They are the best of the best and have an incredible flavor.

These maple glazed carrots are easy to make yet extremely delicious. You simply wrap a carrot in bacon, drizzle it with maple syrup, salt, and pepper, and cook it on the grill. Simple, and oh-so flavorful!

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Carrots

These bad boys are cooked on the grill, helping the carrot to cook to just the right doneness. I like to cook these on my pellet smoker, but you can cook them on a gas grill, or even in your oven. The bacon on the outside gets caramelized right at the end with a sticky sweet maple glaze, and the carrots on the inside are absolutely the pinnacle of tender perfection.

Aside from tasting amazing, these bacon wrapped carrots are beyond simple with only 3 real ingredients. I like to wrap all of the carrots in bacon either the night before or earlier in the day then cover and refrigerate for an additional time saver.

If I’m adding these carrots to a holiday dinner (these guys are incredible with Thanksgiving), I find them easily cooked right before dinner is served. After I finish cooking my big turkey and pull it off the grill to rest for 30 minutes, I turn up the temperature a bit on my smoker or oven and get these carrots cooking. They will be ready to plate up and serve right as the turkey is ready to carve.

Ingredients for Maple Glazed Carrots

Not only do these carrots taste amazing, they only require you to pull 5 things out of your fridge and pantry. I like to consider them the perfect side when you don’t have a lot of food in your fridge.

Here are the 5 ingredients you’ll need for these bacon wrapped carrots (exact amounts are available in the recipe card below).

3 pounds whole carrots
1 1/2 pounds of bacon
1/2 cup maple syrup
salt and pepper

Tips for Making Bacon Wrapped Maple Glazed Carrots

Before you stick these guys on the grill, here are a few tips to keep in mind when making them to ensure they come off the grill cooked to perfection.

Wrap tightly. Don’t just slap the bacon on the carrots. Take time to neatly wrap them and tuck them in on the ends to make sure the bacon won’t come off mid-cook.
Use 100% pure maple syrup. I highly recommend using 100% pure maple syrup for these carrots. It will make all the difference in the way they cook and taste. And while the real stuff does tend to cost a bit more, a little goes a long way.
Watch out for grease fires! This goes hand-in-hand with wrapping your bacon tightly. If you have any bacon hanging down or lots of pieces falling off, you’re setting yourself up for some sad carrots. Keep an eye on them and check them periodically to ensure all is well on your grill.

More Bacon Wrapped Recipes

Let’s wrap all the food in bacon! I’m a firm believer that bacon makes [almost] everything better, meat and veggies included. Check out a few more bacon wrapped recipes below to kick your sides up a notch!

Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

Watch the video below and I’ll show you how I make these bacon wrapped maple glazed carrots at home. I’m here to help you make better BBQ, feed the people you love, and become a backyard BBQ hero. Check out more of my smoking and grilling recipe videos on YouTube, Instagram, or our Facebook Page.

This post was originally published in March 2018. It has since been updated with more information and helpful tips. The recipe remains the same.

Bacon wrapped carrots on a white serving platter.

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