Brown Sugar Bacon: A New Twist on An Old Favorite

Prepped Brown Sugar Bacon Ready For The Oven!

Bacon. Bacon. Bacon.  It is no secret that bacon is a timeless food that has captured the hearts of most Americans.  I feel that bacon has really taken center stage in the last few years and people are using it in crazy ways.  Bacon is so versatile and is not just a savory element anymore.  Bacon is everywhere now: on chocolate, in donuts, on cupcakes, just to name a few.  For me the jury is still out if I buy into those flavorings.  But here is a recipe that adds a little sweetness to bacon (without going crazy like dipping the bacon in chocolate!) and is a fun twist to a traditional ingredient.  The bacon turns out crispy and savory with just the right amount of sweetness!

Ingredients:
(serves 8, so adjust according to who you are cooking for)
16 slices of bacon
1/3 cup of firmly packed brown sugar


Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper for easy clean-up.  Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and place on the baking sheet.  This little step with save your oven and your precious time cleaning the kitchen!  Lay the slices of bacon in one single layer on each rack.  Evenly sprinkle with brown sugar and press down so the sugar sticks to the bacon.  Bake for 30-35 minutes - rotating baking sheets half way through cooking.  If needed, finish off in the broiler for a few minutes, but be careful not to burn!