Low Sodium Candied Bacon
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Low Sodium Candied Bacon recipe—a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors without excessive salt. Thick-cut bacon is coated in a luscious glaze made from light brown sugar, pure maple syrup, ground black pepper, and a hint of paprika, then baked to crispy perfection. The caramelized coating creates a mouthwatering combination that’s packed with rich flavor, yet kinder to your sodium levels. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe uses a wire rack for even cooking and effortless cleanup, making it ideal for indulging guilt-free. Serve it as a delectable snack, brunch side, or appetizer that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Low sodium thick-cut bacon
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Place a wire rack on top of the prepared baking sheet. This will allow the bacon to cook evenly from all sides.
In a small bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, pure maple syrup, ground black pepper, and paprika until well combined to form a glaze.
Lay the low sodium bacon slices across the wire rack in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap for even cooking.
Using a brush, evenly apply the brown sugar mixture on one side of each bacon slice. Flip the slices and coat the other side with the glaze.
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the glaze has caramelized, ensuring to rotate the sheet halfway through for even cooking.
Once cooked, remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool on the wire rack for 5 minutes, allowing the glaze to set before serving.
Serve the candied bacon warm or at room temperature as a delightful breakfast accompaniment or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1149 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 689 mg | 15% | |
*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.
