Honey-Glazed Shallots with Crispy Bacon for Ultimate Flavor
Honey-Glazed Shallots with Crispy Bacon offers a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it an irresistible side dish.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- bowl
- Paper towel
Ingredients
For the Shallots
- 1 pound shallots peeled and halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Bacon
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
For Garnish
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the shallots by peeling and halving them, then set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the shallots in the skillet with bacon drippings over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt, coating the shallots.
- Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over the shallots, stirring gently and cooking for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the crispy bacon, combining it with the shallots.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 hours, refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg