About this recipe
These candied bacon twists pair perfect with a do-it-yourself dip bar for a sweet, savory and spicy combination.
Fun and tasty for a party, the recipe process is quite easy. Simply mix brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne pepper, then dip bacon strips into the sweet and spicy mixture before twisting the bacon. Cook the bacon twits on a wire rack for 35 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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If you’re hosting a gathering, place any combination of hot honey, melted chocolate, chopped pistachios and chopped pecans, chopped peanuts, lime zest and chopped cilantro in individual small bowls for guests to customize their candied bacon twists.
Ingredients
Candied Bacon Twists
Directions
Candied Bacon Twists
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
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Combine the brown sugar, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
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Press each slice of bacon into the sugar-spice mixture to coat.
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Twist each bacon strip from both ends and place the twisted slices on the wire rack.
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Bake until the bacon is browned and crisp, about 30 to 40 minutes.
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The recipe notes approximately 35 minutes, but adjust based on your preferred crispness. -
Allow the bacon twists to cool slightly before serving.
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Cooling helps the twists firm up.
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Serve with toppings of choice.
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Try hot honey, chopped peanuts, lime zest and cilantro; melted chocolate with pistachios; or melted chocolate with finely chopped pecans.
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