Flavorful Praline Bacon Recipe Easy Sweet and Spicy Crunch
A quick and easy recipe for praline bacon that combines sweet, spicy, and crunchy flavors with a caramelized praline coating on thick-cut bacon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Bacon slices (thick-cut recommended)
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans (toasted)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then place a cooling rack on top.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika if using. Stir until well blended.
- Lay out the bacon slices on the cooling rack in a single layer without overlapping.
- Sprinkle the praline mixture evenly over each bacon strip and gently press the mixture down to help it stick.
- Bake the bacon for 20-25 minutes, watching closely after 18 minutes to prevent burning. The bacon should be crispy and the praline topping golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the bacon cool on the rack for about 5 minutes to harden the praline coating.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once fully cooled. Reheat briefly in a toaster oven if needed.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon for best texture and to hold the praline coating. Press the praline mixture firmly onto the bacon before baking to prevent sliding. Use a cooling rack to keep bacon crispy. Optionally brush bacon with maple syrup or honey before sprinkling praline mix for better adhesion. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even caramelization. Let bacon cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 strips
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 13
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