Jalapeno Bacon
Jalapeno Bacon is sweet and spicy and only requires FOUR ingredients! It is the perfect addition to a weekend brunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 610kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick cut bacon
- 2 jalapenos finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet.
- Add the diced jalapeño and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, and stir well to combine with the jalapeños, cooking for 1-2 minutes more until the brown sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
- Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lay out the bacon.
- Brush the brown sugar/jalapeno mixture over the bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and cook another 5-10 minutes, watching carefully.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg