Description
A delicious twist on breakfast bacon, Million Dollar Bacon is sweet, spicy, and savory, perfect for brunch or impressing your guests.
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Lay the thick-cut bacon strips on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Brush this sweet and spicy mixture over the bacon strips, making sure to coat them well.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let the bacon cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality thick-cut bacon for the best results. Experiment with spice levels by adjusting the cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg