Maple Brown Sugar Bacon

Crispy golden brown bacon on a baking rack.

4.94 from 16 reviews

Maple Brown Sugar Bacon has the perfect combination of sweet, savory, crispy and spicy. Easy to make and seriously delicious, this nutty and candied bacon is the most addictive appetizer or snack. Also perfect for brunch!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Brown Sugar Bacon, Praline Bacon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 305kcal

Author Chef Kathy McDaniel

Ingredients

1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup pecans, chopped or whole
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped or whole
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons pure Maple syrup
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon cut in half crosswise

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire baking rack on top.
In a food processor combine the brown sugar, nuts, salt, rosemary and cayenne and process until the nuts are finely ground. Add the maple syrup and process to moisten the mixture. It will resemble coarse wet sand.
Place the bacon pieces on the baking rack. They should be about an inch apart form each other (you don't want the bacon to touch). With a small spoon spread the nut/sugar mixture evenly on top of each piece of bacon.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is nicely brown. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes (it is hot, very hot) before transferring to a paper towel lined plate. Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

You can use 1/2 cup of any pecans if you don't want to use pistachios.
Nutrition facts are an estimate and will vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.
Inspired by a recipe by Ina Garten

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