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Brown Sugar Bacon

This Brown Sugar Bacon is our favorite way to prepare bacon! Not only does it add a touch of sweetness but also a bit of heat and clean up couldn't be easier!! We love it and I know you will too!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, brown sugar, spicy, sweet
Servings: 11 or 12
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 1 375 g package of your favorite sliced bacon
  • 1/3 -1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Paper bags

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a large cookie sheet (or 2 smaller ones) with foil.
  • Lay the bacon out in a single layer on the foil.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bacon making sure each slice is generously covered.
  • Sprinkle the cayenne pepper on top of the brown sugar, making it as spicy as you like.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes then turn the bacon and continue to bake for another 5-7 minutes or until desired doneness. (be careful the bacon will go from not quite done to overdone very quickly).
  • Place on torn opened paper bags to drain. Do not use paper towels as they will stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 527mg | Sugar: 2g