Tennessee Mountaintop Bacon
Elevate your breakfast game with Tennessee Mountaintop Bacon, a blissful blend of savory, smoky, and sweet flavors that’s guaranteed to impress! This irresistible recipe takes thick-cut bacon to new heights by coating it in a tantalizing mix of brown sugar, pure maple syrup, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a hint of heat. Baked to caramelized perfection on a wire rack, each slice develops a crispy texture and deep, complex flavor that’s both indulgent and refined. Perfect as a centerpiece for brunch, a delectable topping for burgers, or a stand-alone snack, this easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser you’ll keep coming back to. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an effortless way to bring the bold and hearty taste of the smoky Tennessee mountains to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil. Spray the rack lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
Lay the bacon slices in a single layer on the wire rack. Make sure they do not overlap for even cooking.
Brush each slice of bacon lightly with pure maple syrup using a pastry brush. Flip the bacon and brush the other side as well.
Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over one side of the bacon slices. Flip and sprinkle the remaining mixture on the other side.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon begins to crisp up. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning due to the sugar caramelizing.
After the initial bake time, flip the bacon slices carefully with tongs and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool on the wire rack for 5-7 minutes. The bacon will firm up as it cools.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tennessee Mountaintop Bacon as part of a hearty breakfast or as a standalone treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.3 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2599 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 605 mg | 13% | |
*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.
