Best Candied Bacon Bites Recipes

Candied Bacon Bites image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 3h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 slices bacon
One 12-ounce can cola
Nonstick cooking spray, for the cooling rack
3/4 cup unpacked light brown sugar
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Put the bacon in a container so it lays flat. Pour over the cola to cover. Refrigerate and let soak 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, place a cooling rack over top and spray with cooking spray.
Drain the bacon from the cola, place on the cooling rack and pat dry. Combine the brown sugar, paprika and black pepper in a bowl and toss to combine and loosen up the brown sugar. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on both sides of the bacon, pressing and patting so it adheres. Place the slices on the cooling rack; they can be close to one another but shouldn't touch.
Bake until the bacon is deeply caramelized but still pliable (it will crisp as it cools), about 20 minutes. Flip the bacon occasionally as it cools to crisp on both sides. Let cool completely.

Pecan Candied Bacon Bites image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound thick cut bacon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices rye bread
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top it with a baking rack. Arrange the bacon in 1layer on top of the rack.
Mix together the pecans, and brown sugar with a good grinding of pepper in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle the mixture over the bacon. Put the bacon into the oven and bake until the sugar is melted and the bacon is crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly until crisp.
While the bacon is cooking, toast the rye bread and cut each slice into quarters. In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese and Worcestershire sauce. To serve, spread the toast with the cream cheese mixture and top with 1 or 2 pieces of bacon cut to fit the bread. Garnish with chopped chives and serve.

Giada De Laurentiis' Candied Bacon Bites - Giadzy image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound slab bacon (cut into 1-by-1/2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains. Episode: Weekend Brunch.
Place the bacon in an even layer in a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until the bacon is light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
Pour off some of the rendered bacon fat, leaving just a small amount. Return the skillet to the heat and pour the maple syrup mixture over the bacon. Braise gently until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon and the bacon is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.