Candied Bacon
Sweet and smoky candied bacon with or without a little spice is the perfect way to wake up your breakfast!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked bacon thick cut
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of baking sheet.
- Lay strips of bacon on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle each strip of bacon with brown sugar and red pepper flakes (optional).
- Bake at 350 F. for 20-25 minutes or until bacon strips have crispy edges and the sugar caramelizes. Dab excess grease with a paper towel if necessary.
- Store any leftover bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Bacon can be made 2 hours ahead of time and kept at room temperature until ready to serve. Reheat under the broiler for a minute or two to re-crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg