Description
Million Dollar Bacon is a trendy appetizer for 2026 that combines sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, making it a unique and delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Coat each slice of bacon with the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper.
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit for a balanced appetizer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg