Spicy Candied Bacon
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.
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Ingredients
- 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.
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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: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 286mgSugar: 4g
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