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Maple Brown Sugar Bacon

Maple Brown Sugar Bacon has the perfect combination of sweet, savory, crispy and spicy. Easy to make and seriously delicious, this nutty and candied bacon is the most addictive appetizer or snack. Also perfect for brunch!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped or whole
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped or whole
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon cut in half crosswise

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire baking rack on top.
  2. In a food processor combine the brown sugar, nuts, salt, rosemary and cayenne and process until the nuts are finely ground. Add the maple syrup and process to moisten the mixture. It will resemble coarse wet sand.
  3. Place the bacon pieces on the baking rack. They should be about an inch apart form each other (you don't want the bacon to touch). With a small spoon spread the nut/sugar mixture evenly on top of each piece of bacon.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is nicely brown. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes (it is hot, very hot) before transferring to a paper towel lined plate. Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can use 1/2 cup of any pecans if you don't want to use pistachios.
  • Nutrition facts are an estimate and will vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.
  • Inspired by a recipe by Ina Garten

Nutrition Information

Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 643mg (27%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 643mg 27%
Potassium 185mg 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.