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Million Dollar Bacon

This million dollar bacon is sweet and spicy, caramelized on top, and chewy with crisp edges. Very tasty!

Million Dollar Bacon strips on a platter served next to breakfast item on plates and a glass with orange juice
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

    Million Dollar Bacon ingredients including raw bacon strips on a parchment-lined tray with spices in bowls

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  2. Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Place a wire rack on top of foil.

    Baking tray lined with foil and a wire rack placed on top

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  4. Lay bacon in a single layer on wire rack.

    Raw bacon strips neatly arranged on a wire rack

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  5. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if desired. 

    Bowl of brown sugar mixed with spices and a wooden spoon

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  6. Rub bacon with brown sugar mixture. 

    Bacon strips on a rack coated with brown sugar and spices

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  7. Drizzle with maple syrup. Bake until caramelized and at desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes .

    Cooked bacon strips caramelized with sugar and spices on a rack

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
20g Fat
15g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 958mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 322mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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