Sugar and Spice Bacon or Turkey Bacon
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Sugar and Spice Bacon or Turkey Bacon recipe! Coated in a delectable blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, smoked or sweet paprika, and just a hint of black pepper (plus optional cayenne for a kick), these perfectly caramelized strips strike the ideal balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Whether you choose classic bacon or a lighter turkey bacon option, this easy oven-baked recipe delivers mouthwatering results in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a standout addition to any breakfast platter or a bold topping for salads, sandwiches, and burgers, this sugar-spiced bacon is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon or turkey bacon
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 as needed nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the spices.
Arrange the bacon or turkey bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the slices of bacon. Gently press the mixture onto the surface of each slice to adhere.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, checking after 10 minutes to ensure the bacon does not burn. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness and type of bacon used.
Once the bacon is caramelized and crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bacon cool on the tray for 2–3 minutes. The sugar coating will harden as it cools.
Carefully transfer the bacon to a serving platter. Serve immediately as part of a breakfast spread, or use it as a topping for salads, sandwiches, or burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 45 mg | 1% | |
*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.
