Awesome Brown Sugar Bacon
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Awesome Brown Sugar Bacon recipe! Featuring thick-cut bacon slices coated in a luscious blend of brown sugar, ground black pepper, and a touch of cayenne for optional heat, this dish delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The bacon is baked to crispy perfection on a wire rack, allowing the sugary glaze to caramelize beautifully without the mess of frying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sweet-and-savory bacon is ideal for brunch spreads, as a decadent snack, or even as an unexpected topping for burgers and salads. Treat your taste buds to this easy and unforgettable recipe that’s bound to become a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: brown sugar bacon, baked bacon recipe, sweet-savory bacon, caramelized bacon, easy brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces bacon slices
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
Lay the bacon slices in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not overlap.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the bacon slices, pressing lightly to help it adhere.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar has melted into a caramelized coating.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the bacon to cool for 5 minutes on the rack before serving.
Enjoy your Awesome Brown Sugar Bacon as is, or serve it alongside your favorite breakfast dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2217 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*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.
