Barefoot Contessa's Maple Roasted Bacon Recipe

Ina Garten's irresistible Maple Roasted Bacon recipe, straight from her Food Network "Bed and Breakfast" episode! This oven-baked method creates perfectly crispy bacon with a sweet and savory maple glaze. Forget greasy stovetop cooking – this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality bacon in minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 473.1 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Maple Roasted Bacon

  • 1 pound thick-cut smoked bacon
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • Freshly ground black pepper

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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Maple Roasted Bacon

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. This allows the bacon to crisp evenly and prevents it from becoming soggy.
  3. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not overlapping.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is starting to brown and crisp.
  5. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. **Caution:** The baking sheet will be hot, and there will be hot grease in the pan.
  6. Using a pastry brush or spoon, gently brush the bacon slices with 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
  7. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the bacon is a warm, golden brown and the maple syrup has caramelized slightly.
  8. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

81 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

58g

Carbs

1g

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