Millionaire Bacon
Millionaire Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch any drips, then place a wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
On a flat surface, such as a large plate or cutting board, combine the packed brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix these ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Take each strip of thick-cut bacon and press it generously into the sugar mixture on both sides, ensuring an even and thick coating. Arrange the coated bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, making sure they do not overlap.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Bake the bacon for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is deep golden brown and caramelized. Keep a close eye on the bacon during the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent the sugar from burning.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 325
- 5
Once baked, remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool on the wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. The bacon will crisp up further as it cools and sets. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Millionaire Bacon
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch any drips, then place a wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
On a flat surface, such as a large plate or cutting board, combine the packed brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix these ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Take each strip of thick-cut bacon and press it generously into the sugar mixture on both sides, ensuring an even and thick coating. Arrange the coated bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, making sure they do not overlap.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Bake the bacon for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is deep golden brown and caramelized. Keep a close eye on the bacon during the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent the sugar from burning.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 325 - 5
Once baked, remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool on the wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. The bacon will crisp up further as it cools and sets. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 10 min