Candied Bacon

Name: Candied Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: North America, New England
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon strips; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional; 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Once you pull this candied bacon out of the oven, you’ll know you’ve made the perfect elevated snack for your get-together.

Ingredients

1 pound bacon strips
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray. Line bacon strips in a single layer.
In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, if desired, maple syrup, and black pepper. Spoon brown sugar mixture on each slice of bacon, using the back of the spoon to press mixture evenly onto each slice.
Bake until bacon is golden and crispy, 15-20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes; remove to a plate in a single layer to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 253 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

Sweet, salty, crispy and chewy candied bacon is sometimes called million-dollar bacon for a reason. It’s heavenly! —Grace Vallo, Salem, New Hampshire

Recipe Creator

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