Candied Bacon
Sweet and savory combine in this simple candied bacon for an incredible addition to breakfast!
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 245kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sliced bacon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- Pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
- Arrange bacon strips on the baking sheet, cutting in half if you like. Make sure the strips do not overlap (use two baking sheets if needed).8 ounces sliced bacon
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar and black pepper and mix until well combined.1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, Pinch ground black pepper
- Brush the syrup mixture over the bacon on both sides.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, adjusting time as needed for bacon thickness. Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust your baking time based on the thickness of your bacon. Thicker bacon and a fuller sheet pan will need more time, while thin bacon and more empty pan will use less time.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 141mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.2mg
