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candied bacon bites
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4.89 from 18 votes

Sweet And Salty Candied Bacon Bites

The scrumptious saltiness of bacon with just the right touch of sugar, plus a little kick. These candied bacon bites are dangerously easy to whip up.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon recipes, candied bacon, gluten-free appetizers, gluten-free bacon recipe
Servings: 32 bites
Calories: 55kcal
Author: K.C. Cornwell

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 strips thick-cut gluten-free bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set a wire cooling rack inside the prepared pan and set aside.
  • Cut the bacon into squares. In a shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, chili powder and black pepper. Dredge the bacon squares in the brown sugar mixture and arrange the bacon on the rack. Sprinkle any remaining sugar mixture over the bacon. Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Cool at least 5 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg