If you think bacon tastes good straight out of the frying pan, wait until you try this candied bacon recipe.
OMG!
They say the simple things in life are the best, and after tasting this sweet and spicy treat, I can’t argue.
A little brown sugar and pepper are all you need to transform breakfast bacon into an out-of-this world sandwich topper, crunchy-sweet salad crumbles, a party finger food and an all-day nibble.
Make some right now!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange 7 or 8 slices of bacon on top of the parchment.
Sprinkle with 2 or 3 Tablespoons of dark brown sugar.
Season liberally with fresh ground pepper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Watch the bacon carefully to make sure it doesn’t burn, as the sugar will caramelize as it cooks. When the bacon looks almost done, turn over and bake on the other side for the last 5 minutes of cooking time, until the bacon is chewy-crisp but not charred.
Remove from pan and drain (sugared side up) on paper towels. Don’t leave the bacon on the paper towels too long or they may stick to the candied bacon.
Oh, and don’t throw away the browned sugary bits on the parchment. They’re delicious sprinkled on top of a wedge salad topped with crumbled candied bacon.
Candied bacon and blue cheese — oh my!
Candied bacon is pretty tasty all by itself. It’s a great finger food for parties.
I served some at the chips and soda tasting party we threw for my husband for Father’s Day.
And if you want to elevate a BLT sandwich, try adding a few slices of candied bacon to it.
BEST SANDWICH EVER! Or so my husband says!)
I’m sharing the recipe for this tasty gourmet BLT sandwich with candied pepper bacon and garlic-basil aioli today at Today’s Creative Blog.
Click over for the recipe.
Is it lunchtime yet?
Sarah R. says
Well, hello there new favorite recipe! Where have you been all my life?? 😉 Appreciate you linking this up at Snickerdoodle Sunday, will we see your latest makes tomorrow evening? 🙂
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Atta Girl Amy says
Definitely! Every week, if I can manage!
Diane Williams says
Candied Bacon sounds sinfully delicious! Great idea and recipe! Thank you for joining us at the #PureBlogLove Link Party. I really hope you will link up with us again next Thursday night at 8 p.m. EST at http://wwwhomemadefoodjnkie.com. I’m excited to see what you bring to our next party!
Lindsay Eidahl says
This looks so good! Reminds me of summer! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Atta Girl Amy says
What I wouldn’t give for a BLT sandwich with this bacon and a homegrown summer tomato!
Hollie says
My husband’s going to love these! Can’t wait to try!
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Maria says
Oh my goodness does this bacon look good!!!! I’ve made a several recipe before and cut the bacon slices into thirds after it baked, and served them as an appetizer. What a great idea to add them into sandwiches!!!!! Extra flavor!!! This is making me serious hungry…..!!!!
Jeanette says
Oh my gosh! This sounds so good and I’m so full right now! But trying this tomorrow morning.
amy says
Is it crunchy?
Atta Girl Amy says
It really depends on how long you cook it. If you let it brown longer, it will get crunchy. I usually remove mine from the oven before it gets to that stage, so it’s a little chewy crunchy. It’s really just personal preference. I’m not a big fan of crunchy bacon.
If you do leave the bacon in the oven longer, just watch it to make sure the sugar doesn’t burn or char.
Vicki J says
Making the bacon now. Can’t wait to try it.
Marty Walden says
Tim would love this, especially in a wedge salad! Okay, I would love it, too!
Atta Girl Amy says
I’m thinking of adding some to a spinach and blueberry and feta (or blue cheese) salad this week. Maybe I’ll throw in some grilled chicken and call it dinner!
kirby carespodi says
Oh lawd! I haven’t had any appetite in three weeks, but this recipe could change that!
Atta Girl Amy says
I definitely think this could bring your appetite back! It is so good by itself or on a BLT or a burger (as I had it tonight)!