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Million dollar bacon recipe.
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Million Dollar Bacon (Candied bacon)

Million dollar bacon is a deliciously crispy candied bacon that makes a sweet and crunchy treat, or a wonderful addition to any sandwich.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thick cut bacon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lay bacon strips on a large rimmed baking pan lined in a single layer.*
  • Mix together brown sugar, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the bacon, using all of it.**
  • Place bacon in the oven on the center rack and bake for 25-30 minutes. The bacon is done when the thick-cut slices are darkened and crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and place bacon strips on wire racks to cool slightly and enjoy.

Notes

*To ensure bacon won't stick to your pan I recommend lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
**There is no need to flip bacon during cooking, as the glaze mixture will seep underneath the bacon strips while they bake.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg