Million Dollar Bacon (Candied Bacon)

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Million Dollar Bacon is so darn delicious. This candied bacon recipe has a style all its own. Let me tell you it goes with anything. Whether you are cooking it to go with your breakfast or brunch or even a beer you are going to absolutely LOVE it.

Million Dollar Bacon

This version of candied bacon is the perfect blend of sweet, and salty with a bit of heat. This makes for a perfect crunchy snack. The first time I had a version of it was at a restaurant bar called Twin Peaks that is native to my hometown of South Florida. It was called billionaires bacon on their menu and I ordered it to have with my beer as a snack, to be honest. It was such a good snack to have with an ice cold beer. Since that day every time I go I get an order. I have also heard that the popular Breakfast restaurant First Watch is known for its bacon so you may have had something similar there.

What is Millionaires Bacon?

Millionaires Bacon is made using Thick Cut pork bacon. It has become very popular across the country and is really just a fancy name for candied bacon.

What Kind of Bacon is Best for Millionaires Bacon?

Thick Cut Bacon is best for this recipe. You want bacon that is thick enough to handle all the seasoning. This kind of bacon is popular these days. Thick cut bacon can be found at places like Trader Joes or Whole Foods. in the cold section. Whole Foods also sells good quality bacon at the meat counter that is thick cut and great for this candied bacon. If you happen to have a Luckys Market in your area they have great bacon as well.

Ingredients in Candied Bacon Recipe

• Thick Cut Bacon
• Brown Sugar
• Black Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper
• Red Pepper Chili Flakes

How to Make Million Dollar Bacon

Since that day I tried this “bacon candy” I was thinking that I was going to come up with something similar. I had to give this gift of yummy to the world. So while myself and my whole state of Florida were sitting around on quarantine during the Coronavirus pandemic thing I thought to myself I had some good bacon in the fridge lets do this.

Millionaire Bacon Recipe

1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
2. Line a Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper to minimize cleanup. This works better than aluminum foil. You want to prevent the bacon from sticking to the pan.
3. Place Bacon Slices on Baking Sheet. Make sure they are not touching so they do not stick together. How many slices you can make at a time is based on the size of your pan and your oven.
4. Add to a small bowl the Brown Sugar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Red Pepper Chili Flakes. Stir to combine.
5. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the bacon liberally. You want to coat the bacon. Pat in with hand. Flip the bacon and repeat the process.
6. Bake Bacon in Oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Check on the bacon near the end to make sure that the sugar does not burn.
7. Remove bacon from the oven and let sit a few minutes to cool.
8. Transfer bacon to cooling rack and let cool completely and let sugar harden.

Full Instructions in Recipe Card

Cooking Tips for Cooking Candied Bacon in the Oven

• Easy Cleanup line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Don’t Overcrowd Give the bacon some space between slices.
• Coat Bacon Well For best results coat bacon well with sugar mixture.

Other Recipes to Enjoy

Instant Pot Deli Roast Beef
Brown Basmati Rice (Instant Pot)
Oven Roasted Tri Tip

How to Store Candied Bacon?

Millionaires Candied Bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days. Making it a great option with Breakfast for a few days or a tasty snack.

How to Reheat Candied Bacon?

Reheating Bacon in Microwave

Bacon can be reheated in the microwave in intervals of 10 to 15 seconds until the desired temperature.

Reheating Bacon in the Air Fryer

This is my favorite way to reheat bacon. Reheat in Air Fryer at 370 Degrees for 3 to 4 minutes.

Kitchen Essentials and Items Used in Recipe

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat 
COSORI 12-in-1 Oven Air Fryer Combo, Convection Toaster 
Reynolds Kitchens Unbleached Parchment Paper

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5 from 2 votes

Million Dollar Bacon

Million Dollar Bacon is salty, sweet, with a bit of heat. Makes a great appetizer, side dish or snack. Crunchy and delicious.

Course Appetizer, Side Diah, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword billionaires bacon, candied bacon, million dollar bacon, millionaires bacon

Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 480kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Thick Sliced Bacon
• 6 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp. Red Chili Flakes
• 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup (Drizzle at End) Optional. I leave it out.

Instructions

Directions

• Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
• Line a Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper
• Mix together Brown Sugar and Spices
• Lay Bacon flat on Baking Sheet. Put a generous amount of the sugar and spice mixture on the bacon. Press into bacon. Flip bacon and repeat process.
• Bake in oven 35 to 40 minutes.
• Serves 4

Notes

Make sure you watch the bacon near the end of the cooking time. You do not want the sugar to burn. Letting it carmelize is good but burn is not. Keep an eye on it the last few minutes. The Maple syrup drizzle at the end is an option. I happen to like the spicyness and don’t do it but try it both ways and see what you like. Use REAL Maple Syrup.

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