Description
This Brown Sugar Bacon recipe offers a perfectly sweet and savory twist on classic bacon. Coated with melted butter and sprinkled with light brown sugar, the bacon bakes to a crispy, caramelized finish that is both shiny and flavorful. Ideal as a breakfast side or a unique topping for salads and sandwiches, this easy oven-baked recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5-6 strips of bacon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Bacon: Lay out the bacon strips evenly across the foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush each strip with melted butter to enhance flavor and help the brown sugar adhere.
- Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar evenly over the butter-coated bacon strips for a sweet glaze.
- Bake the Bacon: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the bacon is browned, shiny, and your desired level of crispiness is achieved.
- Drain and Serve: Use tongs to carefully transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease before serving.
Notes
- Keep a close eye on the bacon towards the end of baking to prevent burning as the sugar caramelizes quickly.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper or black pepper with the brown sugar before baking.
- Bacon fat can splatter; using a rimmed baking sheet and foil helps with easy cleanup.
- Leftover brown sugar bacon can be refrigerated and reheated in a pan for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
