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Million Dollar Bacon

Million Dollar Bacon

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🥓 1 pound thick-cut bacon
    • 🍬 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ⚫ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    • 🍁 1/4 cup maple syrup

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place oven rack in the center position.

3

Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.

4

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

5

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

6

Rub the bacon with the brown sugar mixture.

7

Drizzle maple syrup over the bacon.

8

Bake in the oven for 40–50 minutes, or until caramelized and at the desired level of crispness.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

322

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 15
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Use thick-cut bacon for an optimal chewy-crispy texture.Line your baking pan with foil to make clean-up easier.Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for more or less spice.Let the bacon cool slightly after baking to allow the caramelization to set.