Description
This Million Dollar Bacon recipe features thick-cut bacon glazed with brown sugar, maple syrup, and a spicy kick from crushed red pepper and cayenne. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds thick-cut bacon
- 1 ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange bacon slices on the wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the bacon slices.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the bacon, ensuring an even coating.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake for a few additional minutes.
- The syrup will firm up once the bacon cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Bacon