I Felt Something Crawling on My Back in Bed — But the Truth Was Much Less TerrifyingThe Midnight Mystery: What Was In My Bed? (Plus, The Ultimate Candied Bacon Recipe!)I Felt Something Crawling on My Back in Bed — But the Truth Was Much Less Terrifying
We laughed so hard we cried. But all that talk about candied bacon did one thing: it made us incredibly hungry for more.
Since the “mystery” is solved, I thought I would share the exact recipe that caused all this morning drama. It’s so good, you might just find yourself hoarding it in your room, too!
Million Dollar Candied Bacon
This sweet, salty, slightly spicy candied bacon is incredibly addictive. It is perfect for weekend brunches, topping off a burger, or—as my family clearly proved—snacking on at all hours of the day.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients:
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon (do not use thin-sliced, or it will burn!)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, but highly recommended for a kick!)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
