Candied bacon (also called pig candy, millionaire’s bacon or million dollar bacon) is the perfect combo of sweet, savory, & crispy!
This brown sugar candy bacon recipe is only 3 simple ingredients and makes the most decadent treat. Serve it with poached eggs, blueberry pancakes, and waffle hashbrowns for the best breakfast ever!
Candied Bacon
Candied Bacon
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Sweet & salty is a classic flavor combo.
📌 Makes a great gift for friends and family.
📌 A delicious addition to your breakfast sandwiches!
Candied Bacon Ingredients
- Bacon – Whatever thickness you like will work, just remember that thicker bacon will take longer to cook and have a chewier finish.
- Brown sugar – We used light brown sugar.
- Optional – Cracked black pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper.
Brown sugar and bacon.
How do you make candied bacon? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, add brown sugar to a shallow bowl or plate. Press each slice of bacon into the brown sugar on all sides, and place the slices on an oven safe metal rack over a lined baking dish.
⭐ Then, sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bacon. If desired also add pepper.
⭐ Next, bake until bacon is crisped, watching closely to make sure the sugar doesn’t begin to burn.
⭐ Finally, allow bacon to cool completely and enjoy or package for friends.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Press bacon into brown sugar, lay on sheet, then sprinkle with remaining sugar and spices. Bake until crispy.
Preparation
What else is candied bacon called?
You’ll sometimes see this recipe referred to as Millionaire’s Bacon, Million Dollar Bacon, and Pig Candy. Whatever you call it, it’s absolutely delicious.
What else can you add to a candied bacon recipe?
Add some heat by sprinkling red pepper, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, or a drizzle of sriracha before baking.
Can you make millionaire’s bacon ahead of time?
Definitely! Prep a batch at the beginning of the week to use in your meals and recipes all week long!
Watch closely toward the end of bake time to make sure sugar doesn’t burn.
Storage and leftovers
How do you store candied bacon?
You’ll want to keep this in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
How long does pig candy last?
It will keep 3 – 5 days in the refrigerator. Enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave or air fryer to crisp it back up.
Can you freeze candied bacon?
We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Store in the refrigerator and enjoy over several days.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Go for sweet, savory, and spicy by adding a dash of chipotle powder or a drizzle of sriracha sauce before baking.
✅ Use thick cut bacon for a chewier finish or thinner slices for a crispy result.
✅ Give it a peppery kick with fresh ground black pepper.
Bake half slices and serve as a fancy appetizer at your next party!
What to eat with candied bacon (serving suggestions)
Enjoy this fancy million dollar bacon in your next cobb salad, on a club sandwich, tucked into a grilled cheese, or with fluffy pancakes. Or, of course, as a tasty snack all on its own!
Do you like yours classic or spicy?
More delicious recipes with bacon
- Bacon wrapped asparagus
- Cheesy corn with bacon
- Bacon wrapped chicken bites
- Spaghetti carbonara
- See all our recipes made with bacon!
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Tools we love
- Bakers half sheet – It’s cool, we only have about six of these bakers half sheets because they’re good for absolutely everything. Cookies? Yes! Steak? Yes! Cake? Oh yeh! Roasted veggies? Uhhhh huh!
- Baking grid – Oven Safe Nonstick Baking & Cooling Grid/Rack.
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How to Make Candied Bacon
Candied Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- optional fresh cracked black pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper, sriracha
Instructions
- Add brown sugar to a shallow bowl or plate. Press each slice of bacon into the brown sugar on all sides, and place the slices on an oven safe metal rack over a lined baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bacon. If desired also add pepper.
- Bake at 350° F until bacon is crisped (about 30 minutes), watching closely to make sure the sugar doesn’t begin to burn. (If you're using thick cut bacon, it will still be chewy when it's done).
- Allow bacon to cool/set a few minutes before enjoying.
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Candied Bacon
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Paull says
Too bad you guys don’t have REAL bacon, instead of those skinny strips
Matt says
I LOVE candied bacon! And this recipe is so incredibly easy and makes amazing candied bacon. So addicting, I want to eat the whole thing, haha.
Paige D says
WHOA!! This is dangerously delicious!! Everyone loved it.
Agnes says
Who knew it was so easy to make! Yum! Love the suggestions of adding some heat with red pepper flakes or sriracha!