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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.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Diah, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Matt Freund

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2strips | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 530g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 380mg | Sugar: 15g