Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon (Millionaire’s Bacon)
Lovingly known as Millionaire's Bacon, this Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon is a cinch to make!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Candy, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candied BAcon
Servings: 8
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Kellie
Ingredients
1poundthick cut bacon
2teaspoonscayenne pepper
1tablespooncrushed red pepper
1tablespoonfresh ground black pepper
1cuppacked light brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place a wire rack on a foil lined baking sheet. Arrange the bacon on the wire rack and sprinkle with the cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Lightly pat the brown sugar on top of the bacon to create a thin layer.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the brown sugar has melted and the bacon is crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the bacon to a parchment lined baking sheet and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.