Candied Bacon is as Easy as it is Delicious!

If you’ve ever thought about making candied bacon, you’ll be pleased to know it’s incredibly easy! This simple recipe is absolutely amazing. With just three ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering sweet and salty snack that’s impossible to resist. The prep time is only about 10 minutes, and the rest is just waiting 25 minutes for the bacon to bake until it’s perfectly caramelized and crispy.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- 8 Slices of bacon, I used Trader Joe’s Apple Smoked Bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Black Pepper
Directions:
Place brown sugar on a dinner plate. Dredge bacon in brown sugar, pressing and coating on all sides.
Line a cookie sheet with foil. Place a oven safe metal rack over cookie sheet. Lay with slice of bacon on the metal rack.

Sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top of each slice of bacon. Lightly sprinkle with black pepper.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, until browned and caramelized
This easy candied bacon recipe is sure to be a hit, offering a unique twist on a classic favorite. The result is a crispy, sweet, and savory snack that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to add it to a recipe or indulge yourself, this candied bacon is sure to be a hit. Its simplicity and deliciousness make it a must-try for bacon lovers everywhere.
Candied Bacon
Course: anyDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes25
minutesIngredients
1 cup brown sugar
8 strips bacon, I used Trader Joe’s Apple Smoked Bacon
Black pepper
Directions
- Place brown sugar on a dinner plate. Dredge bacon in brown sugar, pressing and coating on all sides.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil. Place a oven safe metal rack over cookie sheet. Lay with slice of bacon on the metal rack.
- Sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top of each slice of bacon. Lightly sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, until browned and caramelized.