Sugar And Spice Bacon Or Turkey Bacon Recipe

Transform ordinary bacon into an irresistible breakfast treat! This recipe delivers a sweet, smoky, salty, and subtly spicy bacon that's perfect for breakfast scrambles, sandwiches, or enjoying on its own. Using lower-sodium bacon or turkey bacon allows for a delicious flavor boost without excessive salt. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will elevate your breakfast game!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 110.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sugar And Spice Bacon Or Turkey Bacon

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How to Make Sugar And Spice Bacon Or Turkey Bacon

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. While bacon is baking, prepare the spice mixture: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder (or garlic salt, see note).
  6. Remove baking sheet from oven. Flip bacon slices.
  7. Generously sprinkle one side of each bacon slice with the spice mixture.
  8. Return to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until bacon is partially crisp.
  9. Remove baking sheet from oven. Flip bacon slices again.
  10. Generously sprinkle the other side with the remaining spice mixture.
  11. Return to oven for 5-7 minutes, or until bacon reaches your desired level of crispness.
  12. Remove bacon from oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
  13. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

12g

Carbs

3g