Onion-Bacon Baby Carrots

• 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

1. In a large skillet, cook onions in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. 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 400u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
3. 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.

sweet onions, olive oil, fresh baby carrots, salt, ground pepper, maple syrup, butter, onions, bacon, green onions

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/onion-bacon-baby-carrots/ (may not work)