Description
Million Dollar Bacon – a sweet and spicy candied bacon that’s perfect for breakfast or as a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Cayenne pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Use a wire rack method for optimal crisping
- Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes
- Apply mixture to bacon
- Cook until deeply caramelized with mahogany edges
- Look for glossy appearance with slight bend when done
Notes
- Can reduce or omit cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes for less heat
- Check oven temperature with thermometer for proper crisping
- Can use sugar substitutes like Swerve or Lakanto Golden for keto-friendly version
- Sweet and spicy mixture can be prepared up to 3 days in advance
- Store prepared mixture in airtight container in refrigerator
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
Keywords: million dollar bacon, candied bacon, sweet and spicy bacon, breakfast bacon, gourmet bacon
