These Maple Bacon Recipe are a tasty savory combination of sweet snacks and salty snacks, perfect for easy snacks! What’s better than bacon? Maple bacon, of course! This sweet and savory twist on a breakfast classic will have you reaching for seconds (and thirds!). Whether you’re looking to elevate your brunch game, impress your family, or simply treat yourself, this maple bacon recipe is guaranteed to deliver all the flavor.
With just three simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll be serving up irresistible strips of caramelized, crispy goodness in no time.
Why we love this Maple Bacon Recipe
This Maple Bacon Recipe is your new go-to for irresistible snacks and crowd-pleasing appetizers! Easy to make and unbelievably delicious, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients you need to make Maple Bacon Recipe
- 1 package of bacon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- optional - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- optional - ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans
Directions for making Maple Bacon Recipe
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut the bacon strips in half and place on the baking sheet. Do not overlap them.
In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar and black pepper and mix until well combined.
Brush the mixture over the bacon on both sides.
Bake for 18-20 minutes!
Sprinkle with chopped pecans if you are using them!
This maple bacon recipe is so delicious...I had to cut the finished strips in half to slow myself down while eating them!
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Maple Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package of bacon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil for easier clean up.
- Lay your raw bacon on the parchment paper and drizzle with pure maple syrup. With a pasty brush, evenly spread the maple syrup on each bacon strip.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
- Bake at 250 degrees for one hour.
Leilani says
That looks and sounds insanely delicious!
Maryann says
I like the addition of the pecans.
Tammy says
Oh my freaking goodness thank you so much for posting this - I didn't write it down and totally forgot what he said on how he made it. I'm totally making this again, it was like candy!
Stefanie says
Nom! You're just missing a bit a chocolate!
Angela says
Oh my! You had me at bacon!
Colleen says
Seriously I'm not sure if you can get anything that sounds better!!! YUM
Lisa says
That looks awesome!
Kelly says
Now that is one kick butt recipe Jenn 🙂
Donna says
You had me at.... bacon!
Marcie W. says
This looks amazing and with Father's Day coming soon, what great timing!
Jennifer says
Oh yum!! I could eat this every day!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I like bacon candied with brown sugar, so I bet I would like this too.
TerriAnn says
I dip my bacon in maple syrup quite often so I'm sure this would be delish!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I've never had bacon with anything on it. It looks interesting.
Elaina says
Wish we were closer so you can cook for me 😉
HilLesha says
This looks interesting! 🙂
Ty says
Looks very interesting!
Marcia Considine says
Had these as an hors d'oeuvres at a party in Boothbay Maine and one almost had our hands cut off by guests grabbing them. The whole plate was gone in one minute. Such a gastronomical delight to behold. Can't wait to make them myself. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Amanda says
Oh wow, I need to make those... NOW!
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Jenn, great bacon dish! How about adding it to the Food on Friday: Bacon collection over at Carole's Chatter? Cheers
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This makes perfect sense...I like dipping my bacon into maple syrup. Yum!
Made From Pinterest says
These look amazing! And what a great idea! I am totally making this tonight!
Michelle says
Wow! I really don't know what else to say! Thanks for sharing this awesome bacon.