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    Million Dollar Bacon Made In 15 Minutes

    by Joseph Duff 5 Comments

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    Perfectly sweet and crispy with a unique touch of cinnamon, this million dollar bacon recipe will take your pancakes, sandwiches - or pretty much any meal you make with it - to a whole new level. Best of all, it's super easy to make!

    A hand holding a slice of million Dollar bacon.

    The Best Million dollar Bacon Recipe

    This delicious million dollar bacon recipe has a special, beautiful way of blending black pepper and cinnamon with the maple syrup to create a flavor like no other.

    It's a little salty, a little spicy, a little sweet, and a whole lotta yummy. Plus, it's a huge upgrade from normal old pan fried bacon.

    And, don't get me wrong, making bacon the regular way (in a pan) is pretty darn delicious, but there really is nothing quite like some crispy crunchy millionaire bacon. Don't just take my word for it though, try it for yourself! I can almost guarantee if you do, you'll agree.

    Also, even though this candied bacon is a little more of an involved process than pan frying it, the entire process is pretty straightforward. 

    By the way, if you begin the preparation of this bacon recipe right before making these McDonald's Pancakes the bacon will be ready before you're done making the flapjacks. So, if you're making breakfast for yourself - or some family/friends - everything will time out perfectly.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Restaurant-quality. This recipe tastes just like the First watch bacon, and it might be even better.

    Easy to make. Even if you've never cooked bacon before, you'll find this recipe to be effortless, and it'll turn out perfect every time. Cooking bacon has never been easier!

    Family favorite. Whenever I make this bacon, my family always goes crazy for it, and it's been a hit with friends at every brunch I've served it at.

    A bunch of slices of million Dollar bacon on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet mine with parchment paper.

    Ingredients

    All the ingredients required to make this million dollar bacon recipe are pretty basic and easy to find in any store.

    But, just keep in mind that the quality of the bacon you get will have a direct impact on the result.

    Anyway, the ingredients you need to make this millionaire bacon are:

    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • 3 tbsp. Maple Syrup
    • 3 tbsp. Water
    • ½ tsp. Cinnamon
    • ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
    • 250g. Sliced Thick Cut Bacon
    • *Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper

    The brown sugar and spice mixture gives a delicious zing to any dish. And you will be amazed by how well the pepper and cinnamon go with bacon.

    I mean, the smell of this bacon alone will put a smile on everyone's face. Plus, you'll get that extra cozy feeling you get from any dish with brown sugar.

    Now, as far as the maple syrup goes, using real maple syrup would be the preferred choice. However, since you are getting most of the sweetness from the brown sugar, you could choose a sugar free maple syrup instead. Doing so will definitely cut back on the sugar and carb content in the dish.

    And as I said before: the quality of the bacon is key to getting the perfect million dollar bacon on your table. We used thick cut bacon to make it, and I encourage you to do the same.

    Doing so will guarantee you get crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth million dollar bacon. The butteriness of the thick cut bacon just complements the sweetness of the brown sugar & maple syrup so well.

    A few slices of bacon on a wooden cutting board, a bowl brown sugar, a bowl of maple syrup, a bowl of black pepper, and a bowl of cinnamon all on a wire rack on top baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    How To Make Million Dollar Bacon

    1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC), line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper, and top it with a wire rack. 

    A bowl with brown sugar, maple syrup, and pepper on top of a wire rack on a baking sheet line with parchment paper.

    2. Mix the sugar and spice: Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, water, cinnamon, and ground black pepper in a bowl.

    A bowl filled with million dollar bacon mixture on top of a wire rack on a baking sheet on parchment paper.

    3. Glaze the bacon: Brush the bacon on both sides with the glaze and place it on top of the wire cooling rack on the baking sheet.

    Uncooked bacon topped with a sugar mixture on top wire rack on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    4. Bake and serve: Bake the bacon for 15 minutes or to your desired crispiness, then serve it with any of your breakfast favorites and enjoy! 

    Tips To Make The Best Recipe

    • Cook the bacon on top of a cooling rack so it can crisp up on all sides, and this will allow the grease to drip off.
    • Use red pepper flakes if you want to add some more spice to the bacon.
    • Try using thick cut bacon so there is more of a surface area for the sugar and spice mix to stick.
    • Add a maple syrup drizzle on top of the bacon after it cooks for some extra sweetness.
    • Let the bacon cook for a few extra minutes if you want super crispy bacon.

    Slices of million Dollar bacon on top of a wire rack.

    How To Store Candied Bacon

    In the fridge: Store the leftover bacon in a Ziploc bag or sealed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    In the freezer: To keep longer, transfer the cooled  bacon to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months.

    Reheating: To reheat candied bacon, you can put it on a baking sheet, cover it with aluminum foil, and bake it for around 6-8 minutes at 350°F (180ºC), and it should be as good as new. Just add some extra cooking time for frozen bacon.

    Slices of million Dollar bacon on a white plate.

    FAQs About This Million Dollar Bacon Recipe

    What to serve with million dollar bacon?

    • Pancakes: These Bisquick pancakes or Cracker Barrel pancakes will all go great with the bacon.
    • Waffles: Another sweet breakfast food that pairs well are these Aunt Jemima waffles or banana waffles for something a little healthier.
    • Casseroles: For a savory breakfast, you can make this overnight egg casserole or breakfast potato casserole.

    What is million dollar bacon?

    First WatchMillion dollar bacon is a sweet and slightly spicy bacon served at the restaurant chain First Watch. It is pretty much the same thing as candied bacon, but it also has cayenne pepper or sometime red pepper flakes for the spice element. It sometimes is referred to as millionaire bacon because it literally tastes like a million dollars! 

    Why is it called millionaire bacon?

    It's called million dollar bacon because the sweetness of the brown sugar and maple syrup combine with the spiciness of the cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper - if you use it - to make a bacon recipe with a one-of-a-kind flavor. Basically, it'll leave you saying that this bacon tastes like a million bucks!

    How does Snoop Dogg make his bacon?

    The pop culture icon Snoop Dogg cooks his thick cut bacon with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. A bit similar to our recipe, but he makes a spicier version by adding the red pepper flakes and omitting the maple syrup.

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    Million Dollar Bacon Cooked In 15 Minutes

    A bunch of slices of million Dollar bacon on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet mine with parchment paper.
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    5 from 5 reviews

    Perfectly sweet and crispy with a unique touch of cinnamon, this million dollar bacon recipe will take your pancakes, sandwiches - or pretty much any meal you make with it - to a whole new level. Best of all, it's super easy to make. In fact, 2 simple steps and 6 ingredients are all it takes to make this delicious candied bacon recipe.

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Bacon

    Ingredients

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    ¼ cup Brown Sugar

    3 tbsp. Maple Syrup

    3 tbsp. Water

    ½ tsp. Cinnamon

    ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper

    ½ lb ( 250g) Sliced Thick Cut Bacon

    *Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC)..
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with a baking rack (this will help clean the grease).
    3. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, water, cinnamon, and ground black pepper in a bowl.
    4. Brush the bacon with the glaze on both sides and place it over the rack on top of the baking sheet.
    5. Bake for 15 minutes or to your desired crispiness.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 358
    • Fat: 20
    • Carbohydrates: 25
    • Protein: 20

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    1. Sarah

      September 18, 2022 at 11:39 am

      Tasted like a million bucks!!! All jokes aside, it was this bacon turned out perfect for a brunch we hosted.

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    2. Steven

      May 23, 2023 at 6:02 pm

      Unreal how good this is wow.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Tim

      June 03, 2023 at 9:57 am

      This is amazing every time I'm obsessed with it.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Pat

      June 03, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      Turned out 🔥

      ★★★★★

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    5. Jolene

      June 05, 2023 at 10:48 pm

      This was the easiest millionaire bacon I have tried making and the result was great.

      ★★★★★

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