Billionaire Bacon: Sweet & Spicy!
Billionaire bacon: make this easy, caramelized, and crispy sweet and spicy bacon. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
- 12 oz package bacon (medium to thick cut)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes (or more or less)
- Foil to line the pan
- Parchment paper to line the pan
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Line a half sheet pan with foil and parchment paper, then arrange bacon slices without overlapping.
- Sprinkle bacon tops with 1/2 cup brown sugar and red chili pepper flakes.
- Place the baking sheet into a COLD oven, then preheat to 375 degrees F. Once the oven reaches 375 degrees F, rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees and continue baking for 8-10 additional minutes until caramelized.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and let it sit on the sheet pan for 5 minutes. Use tongs to lift each slice, letting fat drip, then transfer to a serving platter. Let the bacon sit for 5-10 more minutes then serve.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.