Sweet & Smoky Carrots

Crisply cooked bacon gives a smoked flavor to hearty chunks of carrots.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch
• 1⁄4 cup  crumbled  cooked bacon
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons  sliced 1/8-inch green onions
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place carrots in 2-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Cook over medium-high heat until water comes to a boil (8 to 10 minutes). Reduce to medium. Cook until carrots are crisply tender (8 to 10 minutes). Drain; return to pan.
2. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (4 to 6 minutes).