Caramelized Bacon Twists

Name: Caramelized Bacon Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 pound bacon strips

A friend gave me this recipe to use at a bridal shower brunch, and the sweet chewy bacon strips were a big hit. Lining the pan with foil before baking helps cut down on cleanup. —Jane Paschke, University Park, Florida

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pound bacon strips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil.
In a shallow bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut bacon strips crosswise in half; dip in sugar mixture to coat. Twist two or three times, then place in prepared pan. Bake until browned and crisp, 15-20 minutes.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled bacon twists in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. If desired, reheat in a microwave oven or on a foil-lined baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 bacon twist: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Caramelized Bacon Twists in Quick Cooking March/April 2003

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nataliepooh

Apr 2, 2012

The flavor on these was good, but they never got crisp, even after 25 minutes in the oven. They were just floppy and sticky and greasy. Next time I will make them on a broiler pan and see if that helps. Maybe it was the brand of bacon, I got it from Costco.
justmbeth

May 30, 2010

This just wasn't a hit. Seemed like too much seasoning for the bacon.
kkparsons

May 20, 2010

Easy fast and delicious! I made them as part of a "breakfast for dinner" menu for a dinner group, and everyone gobbled them up!
kebmod54

Feb 12, 2010

I'm a bacon lover and really enjoyed these bacon twists. They disappeared as fast as I could make them.