Oven-Baked Candied Bacon
Candied bacon, or “millionaire’s bacon,” is the ultimate sweet-and-savory snack! Thick-cut bacon is baked in the oven with a coating of brown sugar (and a hint of spice) until it turns irresistibly crisp, sticky, and caramelized. Serve it at brunch, crumble it over salads, or use it to take your BLT to the next level!
Servings: 4
Cost: $0.96 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange bacon in a single layer on the rack. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne if using.8 slices thick-cut bacon, ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the sugar has melted and the bacon turns a rich golden brown. Flip the slices midway through if you’d like them to cook more evenly.
- Let the bacon rest on the rack for 2 to 3 minutes so it can firm up and become crisp. Serve warm or once it has cooled to room temperature.
Notes
- If you don't have a wire rack on hand, place a sheet of parchment over the foil to reduce sticking.
- Store cooled candied bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, separating the layers with parchment paper. Rewarm in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg