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Crispy, thick-cut Brown Sugar Candied Jalapeno Bacon on a wire rack fresh from the oven
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Candied Brown Sugar Jalapeño Bacon (Oven Baked)

Candied Brown Sugar Jalapeno Bacon is a simple recipe that adds some sweet heat to everyone's favorite food: bacon! This easy recipe makes a spicy bacon in the oven that is the perfect addition to any brunch or big game party! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Lynne Kenton

Equipment

  • Rimmed Cookie Sheet
  • Wire Baking Rack
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Plate

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 10 slices Thick Sliced Bacon
  • 1 Jalapeño Finely Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tin foil on rimmed baking sheet and wire cooling rack on top.
  • Mix brown sugar and black sugar in a small bowl. Pour onto a large plate.
  • Dip both sides of bacon strips into brown sugar mixture. Press brown sugar to bacon. Place on cooling rack.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and flip bacon. Sprinkle bacon with jalapenos and drizzle with honey.
  • Place bacon back in the oven. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg