Best 8 Sweet And Spicy Bacon Recipes

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**Sweet and Spicy Bacon: A Flavorful Treat for All Occasions**

Indulge in the tantalizing fusion of sweet and spicy flavors with our delectable sweet and spicy bacon. This culinary masterpiece elevates the classic bacon experience to new heights, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a bacon aficionado or seeking a unique culinary adventure, our collection of recipes caters to all preferences and skill levels. From a simple stovetop method to oven-baked perfection, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey like no other, transforming ordinary bacon into an extraordinary treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SPICY BACON



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Categories     Pork     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Bacon     Fall     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb thick-cut bacon (12 slices)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Arrange bacon slices in l layer on a large broiler pan and bake in middle of oven (or upper third of oven if baking with eggs) 20 minutes. Turn slices over and sprinkle evenly with spiced sugar. Continue baking until bacon is crisp and brown, 15 to 20 minutes more, then transfer to paper towels to drain.

SWEET AND SPICY BACON BITES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound slab bacon, cut into 1-by-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in an even layer in a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until the bacon is light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Pour off some of the rendered bacon fat, leaving just a small amount. Return the skillet to the heat and pour the maple syrup mixture over the bacon. Braise gently until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon and the bacon is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

SWEET AND SPICY PEANUT BUTTER-BACON SANDWICHES



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I craved peanut butter and bacon toast while pregnant. Then I sampled a friend's peanut butter with chile pepper in it and loved it. The little zip made the sandwich better, and now I live on this peanut butter sandwich recipe. -Carolyn Eskew, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup peanut butter
4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 crisp cooked bacon strips
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Spread peanut butter on 2 bread slices; sprinkle with cayenne. Top with bacon and drizzle with honey. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SWEET-AND-SPICY BACON



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Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Bake     Bacon     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb thick-cut bacon (about 12 slices)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Arrange bacon slices in 1 layer (not overlapping) on rack of a large broiler pan. Bake 20 minutes. Turn slices over and sprinkle evenly with spiced sugar. Continue baking until bacon is crisp and deep golden, 20 to 35 minutes more (check bacon every 5 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to drain.

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BACON CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Spicy Sweet Potato and Bacon Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h58m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices hearty white bread, torn into large pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 scallions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to the middle position; preheat oven to 425°.
  • Pulse the bread, butter, and 1/2 cup cheese in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  • Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
  • Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the sweet potatoes, cream, buttermilk, and salt; decrease heat to med-low and cook, covered, until the potatoes are just tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the remaining 2 cups cheese, cooked bacon, and 4 of the scallions.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; top with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake until the crumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining scallion.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.1, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 73.3, Sodium 1129, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 11.6, Protein 14.8

SWEET AND SPICY BACON WRAPPED POTATO BITES



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We're telling you now, you're going to want to double or triple this recipe because these potato bites are so good. From the smoky and sweet candied bacon to the sweet and spicy sauce and the creamy potatoes, you really taste each individual ingredient in every bite. Bits of cilantro add fresh flavor to this easy appetizer. These...

Provided by Rozanne James-Gooding

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 potatoes
6 pieces of bacon cut in half
12 pieces yellow onion
4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Wash potatoes. Cut onion piece to wrap around each potato.
  • 2. Wrap bacon to cover onion. Pierce with tooth piece to seal.
  • 3. Roll in brown sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes.
  • 4. Drizzle sweet chili sauce and fresh cilantro on top. Serve!

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND BACON CASSEROLE



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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices white bread torn into large bits
2 tbsp melted butter
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon chopped
1 onion finely chopped
4 garlic cloves finely minced
1/2 tsp cayenne
5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
3/4 cup cream
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 tsp salt
5 scallions sliced thin

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425. Pulse bread, butter and 1/2 cup cheese in food processor til coarsely ground Cook bacon til crips. Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat. Cook onion til softened about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and cook til fragrant about 30 seconds. Stir in sweet potatoes, cream, buttermilk and salt. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until potatoes are just tender about 30 minutes. Off heat stir in remaining cheese, cooked bacon and 4 scallions. Transfer fixture to 13x9 in pan and top with bread crumbs. Bake until crumbs are golden about 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then sprinkle with remaining scallion.

SWEET AND SPICY BACON



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You may not have bacon any other way again! The bacon must be cooked on a rack, I use a cookie rack placed on a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet, it works well, or use a broiler pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 41m

Yield 1 pound bacon

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons brown sugar (no packed)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb thick-cut bacon

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small cup stir together brown sugar, cayenne and black pepper.
  • Arrange the bacon slices on a large broiler pan and place on the second-lowest oven rack.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Turn the slices over and sprinkle with spiced sugar mix.
  • Place back in the oven and continue baking until crisp and brown (about 15-20 minutes more).
  • Remove and transfer to paper towels.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use thick-cut bacon.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy, but not too hard.
  • Use a combination of brown sugar and cayenne pepper for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
  • Be careful not to burn the bacon or the sugar.
  • Serve the bacon immediately, or store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy bacon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great appetizer or party snack. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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