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drizzling syrup over strips of bacon

Million Dollar Candied Bacon

Jenny
Salty, sweet and spicy candied bacon made with brown sugar, black pepper, maple syrup and a touch of cayenne.
4 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon parsley or chives optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bacon on the pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a bowl and coat both sides of the bacon.
  • Bake for 15 minutes then flip the bacon and bake for 15 minutes more. Remove the bacon and place on a wire rack or new sheet of parchment paper to remove excess fat then drizzle maple syrup over the bacon.
  • Garnish with parsley or chives as desired. Happy nomming!

Notes

  • If using thinner bacon, check for desired doneness around 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon, breakfast
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