Best 10 Sweet N Spicy Bacon Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with Sweet 'n' Spicy Bacon, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes. This versatile recipe offers three enticing variations, each catering to diverse palates. Dive into the classic Sweet 'n' Spicy Bacon, where the perfect balance of brown sugar and cayenne pepper creates an irresistible glaze that caramelizes to perfection. For those seeking a touch of heat, the Kicked-Up Sweet 'n' Spicy Bacon amps up the spiciness with a generous dash of chili powder and crushed red pepper, delivering a fiery kick that lingers on the tongue. If you prefer a sweet and savory combination, the Sweet & Smoky Bacon marries the flavors of maple syrup and smoked paprika, resulting in a harmonious union of sweet, smoky, and savory notes. No matter your preference, these Sweet 'n' Spicy Bacon variations promise an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET 'N' SPICY BACON



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Chili powder, cayenne and curry add an unexpected flavor twist to the taste-tempting bacon. With a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, the well-seasoned strips complement just about any breakfast, brunch or BLT. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 bacon strips
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of bacon. Place on a rack in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes., Drizzle with 1 tablespoon syrup. Turn bacon and drizzle with remaining syrup. Bake for 6-10 minutes longer or until browned. Remove to paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

SPICY BROWN SUGAR BACON



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Inspired by the millionaire's bacon at the restaurant Sweet Maple, these sweet, spicy, caramelized strips are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch gathering.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 1-pound piece slab bacon (not pre-sliced)
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Cut bacon lengthwise into nine 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack into the baking sheet. Coat the cooling rack with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the sugar, cayenne, paprika, 2 teaspoons pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a pie dish. Pour 1/2 cup of the maple syrup into a small bowl.
  • Brush both sides of each slice of bacon with maple syrup. Press the bacon, one slice at a time, into the brown sugar mixture to coat. Arrange on the greased wire rack. Sprinkle the bacon with the leftover brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until the bacon is cooked and the sugar is dark and caramelized, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the bacon to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely. (Bacon can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.)
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the red pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup in a small bowl. Drizzle the bacon with the red pepper-maple syrup or serve on the side for dipping.

SWEET & SPICY BACON RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Frank's Red Hot® Sauce, brown sugar, thick cut bacon

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup Frank's Red Hot® Sauce
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 lb thick cut bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together Frank's RedHot® and brown sugar together until fully incorporated.
  • Arrange the bacon on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Using a pastry brush, brush the bacon slices with the RedHot® mixture. Flip the bacon over and brush on the other side. Continue baking until the bacon is crisp and brown, 10-15 minutes more.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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 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.

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.

SWEET & SPICY SNACK'N BACON



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Ready-to-serve bacon slices are topped with a variety of sweet and savory condiments then warmed in the microwave for easy appetizers or snacks.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, cut in half
suggested toppings (listed below)

Steps:

  • Brush brush or sprinkle each bacon piece lightly with 1 of the toppings, such as: maple-flavored syrup; GREY POUPON Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard; KRAFT Barbecue Sauce; KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa; black pepper; grape, strawberry or apple jelly; cinnamon sugar or honey.
  • Microwave on HIGH 15 to 20 seconds or just until warmed. Cool 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SWEET AND SPICY BACON



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

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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 for 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 631.7, Carbohydrate 4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.8

SWEET N SPICY BACON CHICKEN



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Bacon wrapped, sweet but spicy, bite-sized chicken. So easy and a perfect finger food or main course.

Provided by wittlebit83

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 40 pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb chicken
1 (8 ounce) package bacon (turkey for healthy ones)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cut bacon into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces.
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around each chicken piece. Use toothpicks if necessary.
  • Combine the brown sugar and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Roll each piece of chicken and bacon in the brown sugar/cayenne mixture.
  • Place on a cookie sheet keeping the pieces from touching.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.4, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 559.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.7, Protein 27.8

Tips:

  • For a crispy bacon, cook it over medium heat and flip it frequently.
  • To make the bacon extra crispy, bake it in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute maple syrup or honey.
  • For a spicier bacon, add more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Sweet n' Spicy Bacon is a great topping for burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more.

Conclusion:

Sweet n' Spicy Bacon is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy snack or as a topping for your favorite dishes. So next time you're looking for a sweet and savory treat, give this recipe a try!

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