Candied Bacon Recipe
Learn how to make candied bacon! Crispy, sweet, and perfect for brunch, burgers, or Bloody Marys. Easy recipe with spicy options included!
Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper optional – or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the rack.
- Sprinkle each slice evenly with brown sugar and optional black pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar is caramelized. (NOTE: Check it at 20 minutes to make sure it isn’t done, but it usually takes 25-30 minutes.)
- Cool for 5-10 minutes. The bacon will firm up as it cools.
Notes
Want to spice it up? You can add heat directly to the brown sugar or finish the bacon with spicy toppings. Try chili powder, cayenne, chipotle, or even ghost pepper flakes for serious kick. See the post for specific spicy variations and combos!
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg