Bacon crumblesthe saved half / *see notes on bacon crumbles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Spray a 1½-2 quart baking/casserole dish.
Shred the carrots with a food processor or box grater and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
Cut bacon crosswise into ¼” pieces. Peel and dice the onion. Heat oil or butter in a medium skillet - add bacon pieces and onion. Cook on medium until the bacon is crispy and onion is translucent. Once cooked, transfer onion/bacon mixture to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Once drained, add to carrots.
Cook couscous according to package directions. Once cooked, drain thoroughly then add to the carrots, bacon, onion and goat cheese.
Add Bouquet Garni, salt & black pepper to the carrot mixture and mix well.
In a small bowl, combine Panko crumbs and melted butter, mix well.
Pour the carrot/couscous mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread the panko/butter crumbs on top.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden on top. (If needed, broil the dish for a few minutes until the top turns golden.)