This sweet and salty bacon recipe is the breakfast side you’ve been waiting for.
This easybacon recipestarts with thick cut slices that are slathered with maple syrup and cracked black pepper.
Our recipe testers compared this recipe to candied bacon and found it totally addictive.
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Make a batch and see for yourself!
Why Is it Called Million Dollar Bacon?
It creates an addicting balance of sweet and salty.
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It’s also known as Millionaires Bacon.
You may have seen million dollar bacon on breakfast and brunch menus.
Our copycat million dollar bacon recipe is just as good as the restaurant version.
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The payoff is well worth the couple of extra steps beyond tossing the bacon in the pan.
How to Serve Millionaires Bacon
Let your million dollar bacon cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
This ensures the sweet, sticky glaze isn’t too hot.
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Our Test Kitchen likes to serve this million dollar bacon recipe alongside the classic breakfast of eggs and toast.
It’s the perfect accompaniment.
It also adds sweetness tobreakfast sandwiches, BLT’s, and even salads.
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We recommend making a double batch so you have plenty for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Line a 15x10x2-inch baking pan with foil.
Place a wire rack on top of foil.
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Make Topping
In a small bowl combine brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne; set aside.
Add Bacon
Pour syrup in a small shallow dish.
Dip bacon strips in the syrup, coating both sides.
Lay bacon on wire rack in a single layer.
Sprinkle on Topping
Sprinkle bacon with the sugar mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Bake and Serve
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until bacon is caramelized and beginning to crisp.
(Bacon will firm up upon standing.)
Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
