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Copycat Bob Evans candied bacon with a glossy brown sugar glaze stacked on a white plate

Bob Evans Candied Bacon Recipe (Copycat)

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

This copycat Bob Evans candied bacon recipe turns thick-cut hardwood-smoked bacon and brown sugar into sweet, smoky, glossy strips just like the restaurant's. Two ingredients, one sheet pan, ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb thick-cut hardwood-smoked bacon
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, optional
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top, if using.
  • Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer. They can touch but shouldn't overlap.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over each strip and press it lightly so it sticks. Add black pepper or cayenne now, if using.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is deep mahogany and the sugar is bubbling. Start checking at 18 minutes so the sugar doesn't burn.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or parchment and cool for 5 minutes. The glaze firms up and the bacon crisps as it cools.

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack (optional)
  • Tongs

Notes

  • Bacon: Thick-cut holds up best. If you use regular-cut bacon, start checking at 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Brown sugar: Light brown sugar is closest to the restaurant version. Dark brown sugar gives a richer molasses flavor.
  • Don't use paper towels: The glaze will stick. Cool on a rack or parchment instead.
  • Air fryer: Cook in a single layer on a perforated parchment liner at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, checking at 7.
  • Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Reheating: Warm at 350°F in the oven for 5 minutes or in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid the microwave, which makes the glaze chewy.
  • Serve with: Copycat Bob Evans Hotcakes and Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Patties.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 14gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg