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Espresso Candied Bacon (Billion Dollar Bacon)

Espresso Candied Bacon (Billion Dollar Bacon)

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Espresso Candied Bacon aka Billion Dollar Bacon is sweet, smoky and addictive. Thick cut applewood smoked bacon is coated in an espresso and brown sugar mixture and baked until crisp and candied. Yields 8 pieces and will serve 4 (2-piece servings) or 8 (1-piece servings) depending.
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, breakfast, brunch recipe, side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 329
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 (rounded) teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 strips thick cut applewood smoked bacon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
    Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty foil and place a wire rack on top. The foil will catch the drippings and aids in easy clean up.
  • In a shallow pan or dish, measure and add brown sugar, espresso powder, chili powder and black pepper. Use a fork to break up the brown sugar and mix well to combine.
  • One at a time, press the 8 strips of thick cut apple wood bacon into the brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle and press the sugar mixture onto the bacon so it sticks well. Transfer each piece to the wire rack and repeat with the remaining bacon.
    Once done, take the remaining brown sugar mixture in the pan and sprinkle it onto the strips of bacon.
  • Bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.
    NOTE: If you start smelling something is burning, don’t worry! That’s just the bacon fat/sugar that has dripped into the bottom of the pan. Feel free to rotate the pan halfway through for even baking.
  • Allow the bacon to cool slightly or until safe to handle.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pieces | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg