Brown Sugar Bacon Breakfast
Southern

Brown Sugar Bacon

Thick bacon coated in brown sugar and black pepper baked until perfectly caramelized.

25
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 lb thick cut bacon
  • 0.50 cup brown sugar
  • 1.00 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.

  3. 3

    Mix brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne together.

  4. 4

    Lay bacon strips on rack.

  5. 5

    Press brown sugar mixture firmly onto top side of each bacon strip.

  6. 6

    Bake 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and sugar is caramelized.

  7. 7

    Let cool on rack for 5 minutes before serving — sugar coating will harden.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 680
Total Fat51g
Saturated Fat20g
Cholesterol113mg
Sodium1871mg
Total Carbohydrate30g
Total Sugars30g
Protein23g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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