Easy Baked Maple Bacon
Think you love bacon as much as you possibly can? Try it draped in maple syrup and you'll be eating it like candy.
Servings 6
Calories 310kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. thick-cut bacon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped Brazil nuts
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lay a metal-baking rack over the foil.
- Lay the bacon evenly out onto the rack, being sure to not overlap.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup with the cinnamon, paprika, pepper, chopped Brazil nuts, and nutmeg.
- Brush the maple glaze over each slice of bacon and sprinkle with nuts.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes at 400°F.
- Remove the bacon from the oven, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and let cool.
Notes
- Keep a sharp eye on the bacon for the last few minutes in the oven. The thickness of the bacon, as well as the strength of your oven, will fluctuate that cooking time.
- Taste your syrup mixture before applying it to the bacon and adjust the spices accordingly.
- Letting the bacon cool completely not only makes it safe to eat but also allows it to crisp up fully.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg