Easy Million Dollar Bacon (First Watch Copycat)
Description
Make First Watch’s Million Dollar Bacon at home with this easy recipe! Sweet, buttery, and perfectly crispy, it’s the ultimate breakfast, brunch, or snack treat.
Ingredients
- 24 slices Thick-cut bacon, about 1½ pounds
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons Butter, 1 stick, melted
- 4 tablespoons Maple syrup, optional
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Lay 24 slices Thick-cut bacon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 cup Brown sugar, melted 8 tablespoons Butter, 4 tablespoons Maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder and 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract until smooth.
- Brush or sprinkle the glaze evenly over each bacon slice, making sure every piece is well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized, watching closely near the end to avoid burning.
- Let the bacon cool slightly on the baking sheet; it will crisp up more as it rests. Serve warm for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet-savory snack.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 816mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 428IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg