Million Dollar Bacon
Crispy, candied bacon strips glazed with brown sugar and cayenne — salty, sweet, and dangerously addictive. Ready in under 20 minutes on a sheet pan.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2
Arrange bacon strips in a single layer on the sheet pan, slightly overlapping if needed.
Step 3
Mix brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
Step 4
Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over each bacon strip, pressing gently so it adheres.
Step 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bacon is deeply caramelized and crispy at the edges.
Step 6
Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 2 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- aluminum foil
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
- wire cooling rack
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