Million Dollar Bacon

This Million Dollar Bacon is coated in a sweet 'n spicy mixture that crisps up perfectly in the oven! It's a great brunch item or snack no matter the time of day!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon

Servings:

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

1 rimmed sheet pan
1 wire rack

Ingredients

1 pound thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉ and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
Place the bacon in an even layer on top of the rack, making sure the pieces don't overlap.
1 pound thick-cut bacon
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Microwave for 30-45 seconds, stirring once in the middle of the cook time. This will make the mixture more runny and easy to drizzle over the bacon.
Drizzle over the bacon and spread with the back of a spoon. Don't worry if you can't get it super even - it'll melt and coat the bacon nicely!
Bake for 28-32 min or until the bacon is golden brown and crisp.
Serve warm and sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

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Notes

Though I tend to make this with thick cut bacon, you can also use regular bacon. You'll likely need two sheet pans to make sure they're not overlapping and will just use a little bit of the drizzle on each. The cooking time will be significantly less.

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