Cinnamon Sugared Bacon.

February 5, 2011 · 114 comments

I don’t really have any words.

Mainly because I have a mouthful of cinnamon sugared bacon.

If loving bacon is wrong, we all know that I’m really not right at all. In fact, I’m pretty screwed. There is no saving me.

If you love me, you will make this today. Immediately. You should have started 5 minutes ago. It melts in your mouth. I know, that doesn’t make sense for bacon… but trust me.

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Cinnamon Sugared Bacon

8 slices applewood smoked bacon

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.

On a large plate, mix sugar and cinnamon. Dredge bacon slices through the mix, lightly patting the sugar on top. Lay strips on wire rack and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the bacon once. Remove and drain on paper towels for 1 minute.

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You can just simply eat it. Or you can do something highly inappropriate like I did. More on that later.

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marla {family fresh cooking} February 6, 2011 at 12:47 am

Creative way to eat even more bacon! fun Jessica :)

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vanillasugarblog February 6, 2011 at 1:30 am

MmmmHmmm. I’d be snacking on those bad boys all day. Hubby of course would have one. Leftovers, I doubt it, but into some cookies. Love it.

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Hannah February 6, 2011 at 1:42 am

Ohmygosh, I can’t stop thinking of how much more magical Vosges’ Mo’s Bacon Bar would be with your cinnamon bacon in it…

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Baking 'n' Books February 6, 2011 at 2:44 am

This is so wrong.

But so right.

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Kat @ Cupcake Kat February 6, 2011 at 2:56 am

Only you could think up something like this

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Abby February 6, 2011 at 3:07 am

Yea.. I don’t have any words either…

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Becca February 6, 2011 at 3:28 am

Don’t hate me… please… I made your incredibly awesome bacon and ate one slice. Then I remembered that it’s World Nutella Day. I had to do it…. and it was AMAZING! <3

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Stephanie February 6, 2011 at 5:37 am

Drool-ing!!!! You need to write a bacon cookbook, seriously.

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Katrina February 6, 2011 at 12:19 pm

Ahaha this is exactly the food for you!

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Dani February 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm

This is exactly why I love this blog!

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Madeline - Greens and Jeans February 6, 2011 at 2:10 pm

A few weeks ago I had pancakes with strips of bacon inside them (or “pancakes and bacon together as one” as my friend Josh described them). These would be INSANE inside pancakes. Also, I’m going to be in the same city as you all next week!

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trang February 6, 2011 at 4:00 pm

I used to make this all the time when having breakfast. It’s so deliciously good. I can eat just one though..never.

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AliSue February 6, 2011 at 6:51 pm

My boyfriend loves to make these, we grind up pecans and mix it together with the brown sugar then sprinkle it on top. AMAZING!! I really like the ideas of putting these in pancakes and on top of ice cream. This is our biggest downfall in our house.

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Annie@stronghealthyfit February 6, 2011 at 7:13 pm

Sounds crazy but I would probably try it :-)

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Kris | iheartwellness.com February 6, 2011 at 8:08 pm

Wow! You always seem to amazing me ;) This is very interesting and I know will tickle a lot of peoples fancies!

xxoo

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Breanna February 6, 2011 at 9:17 pm

Would you consider this a good idea for batch cooking?

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Breanna February 6, 2011 at 9:18 pm

Would you consider this a good idea for batch cooking? (then freezing?)

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Jessica February 6, 2011 at 9:22 pm

I definitely think you can cook it in a large batch, but I have never froze bacon before. It would never last long enough in our house to do that!

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AliSue February 7, 2011 at 6:25 pm

We make a whole package then put it in the frig. It last us 2 weeks, before we eat it all.

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p-- August 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm

pardon me for jumping in, but i cook a package of bacon and freeze it all the time. i either wrap slices, smail style, in press-&-seal or crumble it and put it into a jar (handy for snacking).

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Joanna February 7, 2011 at 3:34 am

I made this for Sunday morning breakfast this weekend. Paired it with pancakes & my fiance described it as “sinful.” The bacon was soooo good. I made more than 8 pieces (a whole package), and it was ALL gone between us & his 9-year-old son. AMAZING! And so simple. Thanks :)

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Beauty & the Feast February 7, 2011 at 12:18 pm

I need this in my life. NOW!
Looks fabulous!!

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Syrah February 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm

Loving bacon is absolutely not wrong! I believe somewhere is has been foretold that all who are moral and good will be rewarded in the end in land of bacon and bliss!

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Yum Yucky February 7, 2011 at 3:24 pm

holy crap, woman. Me thinks you’re the next Paul Deen, but only bettah! When you gets on TV & stuff (because I know you will), I want a front seat ticket to your show!

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Brooke February 7, 2011 at 3:57 pm

Only 8 pieces of bacon? That is way too much rationing as I can polish off 1/2 pound in 3 minutes flat.

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Tasha February 7, 2011 at 4:45 pm

So last night my aunt and I had a “superbowl party” as in we made yummy snacks and watched girl movies until Glee came on, and I made this.

OH. MY. GAWD.

soo good!
Also we made the spinach dip recipe you have on here. Unreal!

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Jessica February 7, 2011 at 5:24 pm

So glad you liked!

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Melanie February 7, 2011 at 6:47 pm

OH MY GOSH!!! Yummo!!
Have you ever tried this recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/praline-bacon-recipe/index.html
My friend made these and they were to die for . I think it would be about the same as your but with nuts on top. =)

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Jessica February 7, 2011 at 7:18 pm

Nooo! I need to!

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Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction February 7, 2011 at 7:08 pm

Oh my goodness! I have a feeling I could eat my weight in this bacon. Perhaps it’s a good thing that I’m running low on bacon in the fridge right now.

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Kelli February 7, 2011 at 10:04 pm

I am not a huge bacon-lover, but my hubby is. I made this yesterday and he couldn’t stop eating it. I had to remove the plate from his sight so he wouldn’t eat it all!

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Clare February 8, 2011 at 12:16 am

MHH! You should come to the Minnesota State Fair where there are multiple stands devoted entirely to bacon :) Heaven.

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Ashley February 8, 2011 at 2:38 am

Sweet and savory. The perfect marriage. I love the addition of cinnamon. I’ve had it with brown sugar, cayenne and pecans also. Amazing.

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Jen @ Cup a Dee Cakes February 10, 2011 at 8:48 pm

OMG! Just found you blog and this recipe sounds delish! I’m going to make some for the hubby as a little surprise waiting on him when he gets home from work!

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Jessica February 11, 2011 at 1:33 am

Enjoy!

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Ashley February 19, 2011 at 9:38 pm

Jessica, Today I made your vanilla bean cupcakes and put cinnamon sugared bacon IN the cupcakes. I made a caramel frosting and topped it with more bacon!!! Oh my gosh!!!

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Wendy February 20, 2011 at 2:41 am

mmmm….I have some of these in the oven right now… Cannot wait!

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Aejin H February 22, 2011 at 1:44 am

We are trying making these for the first time right now!

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Bubblybunny May 8, 2011 at 1:22 pm

I had this bookmarked since you posted it and finally got around to making it. O.M.G. I just had 2 half slices and I’m hiding the rest of them. :P

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Sarah May 10, 2011 at 9:36 am

Try dipping it in bittersweet chocolate! SOOO YUMM!

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Yamina Collins September 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm

You should do a recipe on chocolate dipped bacon that you cool in the freezer. That would be sweet. I know a catering company out here in New York that does it.

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Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie September 3, 2011 at 4:43 pm

I just made these for your PB cookies with chocolate candied bacon. Good thing I made extra because it is insanely good just by itself! I want to cuddle up with it.

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Angela Morfin October 23, 2011 at 1:56 pm

Sounds yummy! I like to make Southern Style bacon also. Just something about the sweetness added to bacon is soooo yummy! Mix equal parts white sugar & flour together…dip bacon in mixture until covered…fry up as normal…YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!

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Wendy December 2, 2011 at 10:35 am

Made these this morning for the chewy peanut butter cookies (thank you for bringing this into my life). One note to possibly add to the recipe, (I did it initially, thank goodness!). Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the wire rack on top of that. The sugar melts and turns into a sugar cement on the tray. With foil, you just lift it up, when cooled, and throw it away!

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WhyAmySmiles December 27, 2011 at 4:48 am

My sons are bacon maniacs but I HATE frying it…So this sounds like the plan for us. Thanks in advance for making them love me even more! :)

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Sylvia Morice January 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

This recipe makes my mouth water…my son’s friend made ‘candied bacon’ this summer at my cottage and called them ‘dog treats for humans’….he cooked them on the bar-b-q and we fought over the last couple of pieces…they were so delicious. Now I can top him by adding cinnamon to the recipe…thanks so much! I am going to make them for Liam the next time he visits and blow his mind!

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Barbara February 3, 2012 at 3:31 pm

has anybody ever tried cooking your bacon (with the addition of sugar, etc) in the microwave?

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Jessica February 3, 2012 at 3:56 pm

I have not… given that you normally have to place the bacon between 2 paper towels, I’d be afraid that all the sugar would just melt off into the towel? Not sure though. If you try it, let me know!

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Barbara February 3, 2012 at 5:02 pm

I have one of those microwave safe bacon pans (has ridges in it so that the fat drains away from the bacon). I might have to try it this weekend and will keep you posted! Thanks.

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Melinda March 2, 2012 at 10:49 pm

So, while making these today, I made a discovery. If you make these and drink root beer at the same time, you will be engulfed with pure bliss. If you can find it, try Henry Weinheard’s rootbeer. Oh my goodness, it is amazing…

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