Description
Bacon Maple Sweet Spicy is an irresistible dish that combines the sweetness of maple syrup and brown sugar with a spicy kick from cayenne and black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thick cut bacon
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until evenly incorporated with a slightly lumpy texture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the thick cut bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the bacon strips. Gently pat the mixture onto the bacon to ensure even coverage.
- Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 20–30 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Watch closely towards the end of baking to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Carefully transfer the cooked bacon to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Be cautious as the hot sugar coating can cause burns.
Notes
- Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Ensure to monitor the bacon closely in the final minutes of baking to avoid burning.
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or a flavorful addition to brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg