Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists Recipe

Crispy bacon twists with a sweet and tangy honey lemon pepper glaze – the perfect appetizer or brunch addition! Kids will love helping make these easy, make-ahead treats. This refined recipe, inspired by a caterer's secret, uses kitchen scissors for fun and easy prep.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 467.8 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists

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How to Make Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unwrap 2 pounds of bacon.
  3. Using kitchen scissors, cut the bacon slab in half lengthwise.
  4. Cut each 6-inch bacon slice into approximately 1-1.5 inch strips from each end, towards the middle, leaving the center uncut. You should have approximately 60 strips.
  5. Tie the strips on each end into a knot. You should have 60 bacon knots.
  6. Place bacon knots on a baking sheet with raised sides.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ¼ cup honey and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  8. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds, or until heated through.
  9. Pour honey-lemon mixture evenly over bacon knots.
  10. Sprinkle generously with lemon pepper seasoning.
  11. Bake for 15 minutes, turning bacon knots with a fork every 5 minutes, until crispy.
  12. Remove from oven and place bacon twists on paper towels to drain excess grease.
  13. Pat with paper towels to remove excess grease.
  14. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

68g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists?

Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists?

Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists has approximately 467.8 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 62 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists?

The key ingredients for Honey And Lemon Pepper Bacon Twists are Bacon, Honey, Lemon Juice, Lemon Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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