Crispy Caramelized Bacon with a Cayenne Kick

Ingredients

- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and placing a wire rack on top. The rack will help crisp the bacon.

2. Prepare the Coating
In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper, ensuring they are thoroughly blended. This mixture will give your bacon its sweet and spicy caramelized coating.

3. Coat the Bacon
Lay the bacon slices on the wire rack, ensuring they are not overlapping. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar-cayenne mixture over each slice. Use your fingers to press the mixture into the bacon if needed to ensure it adheres.

4. Bake the Bacon
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the sugar coating is nicely caramelized. Keep an eye on the bacon to avoid burning the sugar.

5. Cool and Serve
Once the bacon has reached your desired crispiness, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Allow the bacon to cool slightly—about 5 minutes—on the rack. This cooling period will allow the coating to set, resulting in an irresistible crunch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT5M
5 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Breakfast

Keywords

- Caramelized bacon
- Spicy bacon recipe
- Sweet and spicy bacon
- Oven-baked bacon
- Breakfast bacon
- Gourmet bacon
- Easy breakfast
- Flavorful bacon
- Brown sugar bacon
- Cayenne bacon

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 960

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