Agave Glazed Bacon
Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly crispy, Agave Glazed Bacon takes your breakfast game to a whole new level. This recipe combines thick-cut bacon with a luscious glaze made from velvety agave syrup, brown sugar, and a touch of smoked paprika for a subtle depth of flavor. With just 5 minutes of prep time, each slice emerges from the oven caramelized to perfection, boasting a tantalizing balance of sweetness and spice. Not only is this bacon a show-stopping addition to any breakfast plate, but it also makes the perfect topping for salads, burgers, or even desserts. Whether served solo or as part of a decadent dish, this easy-to-make glazed bacon will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 0.25 cups Agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to elevate the bacon.
Lay the thick-cut bacon slices on the wire rack in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
In a small bowl, combine the agave syrup, brown sugar, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Using a silicone pastry brush, generously coat the top side of each bacon slice with the agave glaze mixture.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook the bacon for 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip each slice of bacon using tongs. Brush the other side with the remaining agave glaze.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized to your liking. Keep a close eye during the final minutes to prevent burning.
Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool on the wire rack for 3-5 minutes. The glaze will firm up slightly as it cools.
Serve immediately as a standalone treat or use as a topping for dishes like salads, sandwiches, or burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
