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Billionaire Bacon Recipe (Keto Candied Bacon)

This Billionaires Bacon is absolutely delicious. A keto friendly candied bacon recipe with a unique style. Try this thick cut bacon, coated with spices and a brown sugar replacement. This oven baked delight is so simple, and no one will be able to keep their hands off this bacon. You’ll soon see why it’s nicknamed billionaire or millionaire bacon!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Cooling time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Briana

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces Kiolbassa Smoked Meats hickory bacon (thick cut)
  • 144 grams brown sugar replacement (¾ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional and to taste!)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. In a shallow bowl or large plate, combine brown sugar replacement and all of your seasonings to create a nice mixture.
  • Coat each piece of bacon in the mixture, pressing lightly to adhere, then transfer bacon slices to the baking sheets. Don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Bake for roughly 30-45 minutes, until the bacon has reached its desired texture. We like ours pretty crispy and almost overdone with a few slightly burnt bacon edges, and this took about 40 minutes.
    Flip around the 15-20 minute mark or rotate the baking sheets to ensure that the bacon is cooking evenly. Keep a close eye on the bacon after the 30 minute mark to ensure it’s cooked to your liking.
  • Transfer the bacon to wire rack over a baking sheet to cool and catch any drips. Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  • That’s it! Dig in and enjoy. It makes a great snack, or you can serve it as a part of a brunch spread with all of your breakfast favorites. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

  • Start with less of the spicy seasonings if you are not a fan of spicy things. We like our bacon with a kick!
  • Use light brown sugar as a 1:1 substitute for a brown sugar erythritol if you aren't sugar free or low carb. 
  • One serving is just under 1.5 slices. 

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg