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Maple Candied Bacon

This Maple Candied Bacon is the perfect sweet and salty combination. Crisp glazed bacon caramelized with brown sugar and maple with a little cayenne for some background warmth. Perfect accompaniment to any breakfast spread or sandwich. If you’re someone who loves dipping their bacon in syrup, you’ll love this. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick cut bacon
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • non-stick spray

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, and cayenne powder. 
  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet on the bottom of the pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top of that and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Lay the bacon strips in a single layer on the rack. 
  • Using a pastry brush, evenly brush ½ of the maple mixture on the upward-facing side of the bacon. Bake at 375°F in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. 
  • Take the bacon out of the oven after 15 minutes, flip it, and brush the other side with the remaining maple mixture. Put it back in the oven and bake for another 15-20 until you see crispy edges (or until your desired doneness).

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Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, candied bacon, maple