Million Dollar Bacon (First Watch Copycat Recipe)

5 from 1 vote

Million Dollar Bacon (First Watch Copycat Recipe)

This Million Dollar Bacon Recipe is sweet, spicy, smoky, and baked to crispy perfection. With candied edges and bold flavor, it's the ultimate brunch upgrade. Made with thick-cut bacon, a smoky brown sugar rub, and a quick maple glaze, this easy show-stopper wows the crowd every time!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Million Dollar Bacon, Millionaire Bacon

Servings:

Calories: 506kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

10 slices thick-cut bacon
4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
⅓ cup brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Place bacon on an oven-safe, wire rack over a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Place bacon strips atop the rack.
Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to a small bowl. Dip a basting or pastry brush in the syrup and add a light coating of syrup across the top of each piece of bacon. Clean the brush and the bowl and set aside.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate small bowl, and sprinkle evenly across the top of each strip of bacon. Pat down to adhere.
Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the clean bowl and lightly dab the bacon with maple syrup using the clean brush. Allow to cool (about 10 minutes), serve, and enjoy.

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