Million Dollar Bacon with Maple & Pepper
Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly crispy, this oven-baked Million Dollar Bacon is coated in maple syrup, brown sugar, and bold spices perfect for a breakfast treat or brunch showstopper.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick cut bacon
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Lay bacon slices in a single layer on the sheet no overlapping.
- Sprinkle and gently press the sugar spice mix onto each slice.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until glossy and crispy around the edges.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5–10 minutes and crisp up.