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candied bacon on a gray plate

Spicy Candied Bacon

  • Author: Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This candied bacon is sweet, salty, and slight spicy. Crisp and caramelized, this candied bacon makes a fun appetizer or tasty breakfast side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F (190ºC) with rack set in middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil then set a wire rack in sheet.

Arrange bacon in a single layer on rack and bake 20 minutes.

Combine sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; evenly sprinkle on bacon slices then return to oven and bake until crispy, 15–20 minutes more.

Let cool 5 minutes, then serve.



Notes

Make ahead tip: cook the bacon halfway through (before adding the spice mixture) then store in a zipper-lock bag in the refrigerator. Day of, arrange bacon on rack in sheet pan and reheat for 5 minutes at 375°F (190ºC) before topping with sugar mixture and continuing to bake.

If you’re using regular bacon, skip the pre-cooking step and top the raw bacon slices with the sugar mixture right off the bat.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 137
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 286mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg

Keywords: Spicy Candied Bacon, Candied bacon

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