Snoop Dogg Billionaire Bacon (Print Version)

Extra-thick bacon coated in spiced brown sugar, baked to a crispy, caramelized finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bacon

01 - 8 slices extra-thick cut bacon

→ Brown Sugar Coating

02 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
04 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and position a wire rack on top.
02 - Place bacon slices in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring space between each piece.
03 - Combine brown sugar, cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Generously sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over both sides of each bacon slice, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until bacon is deeply caramelized and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and let bacon cool on the rack for 5 minutes to achieve optimal crispness.
07 - Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy salty bacon and caramelized sugar coating creates something ridiculously addictive
  • It comes together in under an hour but looks and tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
02 -
  • Sugar burns faster than bacon cooks so watch closely after 25 minutes especially if your oven runs hot
  • The bacon keeps crisping for several minutes after it comes out of the oven so do not panic if it seems slightly soft at first
03 -
  • Use rimmed baking sheets or you will have a mess of sugary bacon grease dripping into your oven
  • Press the sugar onto the bacon with the back of a spoon for better adherence before baking
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