search feed youtube-play instagram twitter facebook pinterest-p arrow-circle-up exclamation-circle chevron-right chevron-left
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Homemade HooplahHomemade Hooplah

Easy entertaining eats.

  • HOME
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizer
      • savory dips
      • dessert dips
      • soups
      • salad
      • sauce
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • 5 Ingredients or Less
      • Crock Pot
    • Dinner
      • beef
      • Chicken
      • Pasta
      • pork
      • Seafood
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • 5 Ingredients or Less
      • Casserole
      • Crock Pot
    • Side
      • salad
      • sauce
      • soup
      • snack
      • Veggies
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • 5 Ingredients or Less
    • Drink
      • sangria
    • Dessert
      • cake
      • candy
      • chocolate
      • cheesecake
      • chocolate
      • cookies
      • dessert dip
      • Fruit
        • Cherry
        • Cranberry
        • Strawberry
        • Orange
        • Lemon
      • red velvet
      • peanut butter
      • parfait
  • INFO
    • ABOUT
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • Browse Recipes
  • View more drink recipes.Drinks
  • View more dessert recipes.Desserts
  • View more appetizer recipes.Appetizers
  • View more dinner recipes.Dinners
  • View all recipes.All Recipes
NEVER MISS A RECIPEget easy entertaining eats by email

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Home > Recipes > Breakfast

Candied Bacon

Written by Chrisy | 08/27/18

Breakfast Recipes 5 ingredients or less bacon pork

This deliciously crispy and sweet baked candied bacon is perfect for a fun twist on breakfast, a new finger food snack, or even as a garnish in a Bloody Mary.

Page has affiliate links. Read the disclosure policy.

  • SHARE
  • PIN
  • EMAIL

Candied Bacon! This deliciously crispy and sweet baked candied bacon is perfect for a fun twist on breakfast, a new finger food snack, or even as a garnish in a Bloody Mary. | HomemadeHooplah.com

About Candied Bacon

My job requires that I write a short little paragraph to help you get hyped about how awesome this recipe is, but let’s be honest here:

This is candied bacon. Or in other words, crispy bacon with a thick sugar glaze. If you weren’t already hooked at “candied” then you were totally sold at “bacon.”

Trust me, I know. I was the exact same way.

And if this dressed up bacon sounds like it would be hard to resist, just wait until you taste it.

It’s impossible to get enough!

How to bake candied bacon in the oven.

Is candied bacon shelf stable?

Bad news here, guys. Candied bacon is not shelf stable.

“Shelf stable” typically means that something can be stored at room temperature without the food spoiling. And even though this bacon is fully cooked and cooled before eating, it is still very perishable. It should be refrigerated or frozen until ready to eat.

How long can candied bacon be left out?

As with any foodie treat you’ve served, you should keep track of how long it sits out at room temperature.

For most foods, the general rule of thumb is that a perishable item should not be in the “danger zone” for more than two hours. And by “danger zone”, this is usually at or just above room temperature.

Depending on how you serve this bacon (whether it’s straight from the refrigerator or after a quick trip in the microwave), it should start out just above or below room temperature. From there, you should have about 30 minutes, depending on the temperature of the room, before the bacon reaches room temperature. You can leave the bacon out for two more hours, at which point you’ll need to either wrap up and refrigerate (ideal) or reheat (use your best judgment) the bacon.

Should candied bacon be served hot or cold?

This answer usually comes down to personal preference.

Typically, candied bacon is served chilled or at room temperature, if only because it makes the bacon more firm and it allows the layer of sugar to cling to the bacon (and not your fingers).

However, if you simply can’t live in a world where bacon is not served hot – and believe me, I totally understand – then you can microwave the bacon for 30 seconds to give it some heat and a nice shiny look.

How long does candied bacon last?

Once baked and cooled, candied bacon can be stored in the refrigerator (ideally with each piece wrapped in wax paper or basting brush, then sealed in a container) for up to three weeks.

Can you freeze candied bacon?

Yes, you totally can!

To freeze, store it much like you would in the refrigerator. Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then wrap each piece of bacon in wax paper or aluminum foil (to keep them from sticking). Finish by sealing them in a container or freezer bag.

Frozen candied bacon should remain good for up to four to six months.

How to reheat candied bacon

If the bacon is frozen, allow the bacon to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

From the refrigerator, the easiest way to reheat candied bacon is to microwave it for 30 seconds.

However, if you’d rather heat the bacon up in the oven, you can cook it for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.

An easy candied bacon recipe.

Notes & tips for candied bacon

  • When cooking bacon in the oven, it’s best to have a broiler pan. It’s a two-piece “upside down grill” that allows air to circulate around the food and allows for dippings or excess moisture to be caught in a bottom pan. This is the one I used in the photos and video: Granite Ware Roaster/Broiler Set.

More great breakfast ideas

Creamy Italian Baked Eggs

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread

      Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

        Dippable Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Squares

          How to make candied bacon in the oven

          This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. If you’re looking for the full recipe measurements and instructions, scroll down to Recipe Details.

          Step 1 – In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze: brown sugar, water, and cayenne pepper (optional, but I highly recommend it).

          Candied Bacon Step 1 - Add brown sugar. Candied Bacon Step 1 - Add water. Candied Bacon Step 1 - Add cayenne pepper. Candied Bacon Step 1 - Mix well. Candied Bacon Step 1 - Mix well.

          Step 2 – Arrange the bacon in an even layer on top of a broiler pan. The bacon can be as close together as you need it to be, so long as they aren’t directly touching.

          Candied Bacon Step 2 - Arrange bacon on broiler pan. Candied Bacon Step 2 - Arrange bacon on broiler pan.

          Step 3 – Using a basting brush, generously brush on the brown sugar glaze on the top side of the bacon. I like to work from one side of the pan to the other, so that when I’m finished, I can check on the first piece of bacon I glazed. If it looks dry, this means the meat absorbed the glaze (a GOOD thing!) and you can brush on some more glaze. I repeat this step until I’ve used as much of the glaze as possible. And, pro tip: you only need to glaze the top side of the bacon.

          Candied Bacon Step 3 - Brush on glaze. Candied Bacon Step 3 - Brush glaze on bacon. Candied Bacon Step 3 - Glaze bacon. Candied Bacon Step 3 - Coat all of the bacon with glaze.

          Step 4 – Bake!

          Step 5 – Transfer the bacon to a plate so that it can cool completely.

          Step 6 – Enjoy!

          How to bake candied bacon at home in the oven.

          Recipe Details

          PRINT THIS RECIPE
          RATING:
          4.5 from 6 votes
          Candied Bacon! This deliciously crispy and sweet baked candied bacon is perfect for a fun twist on breakfast, a new finger food snack, or even as a garnish in a Bloody Mary. | HomemadeHooplah.com

          Candied Bacon

          This deliciously crispy and sweet baked candied bacon is perfect for a fun twist on breakfast, a new finger food snack, or even as a garnish in a Bloody Mary.

          Prep: 10 minutes
          Cook: 20 minutes
          Calories: 126 kcal
          Yields: 12 slices

          Ingredients

          • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
          • 2 tbsp water
          • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
          • 12 slices applewood smoked bacon
          US Customary - Metric

          Instructions

          1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
          2. In a small bowl, whisk light brown sugar, water, and ground red pepper until sugar feels dissolved. Set bowl aside.

          3. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the top piece of a Granite Ware Roaster/Broiler Set. Using a basting brush, generously coat each slice of bacon with brown sugar mixture, working from one side of the pan to the other. Once you've coated each slice of bacon, check the first piece; if it appears dry, it means the bacon absorbed the glaze and can be coated again. Repeat this step until all the brown sugar mixture has been used or bacon is coated to your liking. Note: Only one side of the bacon needs to be coated.

          4. Bake bacon for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired crispness and browning is reached.
          5. Transfer bacon to a serving plate. Let bacon cool completely before serving.

          Recipe Notes

          Recipe lightly adapted from Hangover Helper.

          Nutrition

          126kcal | Fat: 8g | Saturated fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 55mg | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Protein: 2g | Vitamin A: 25% | Calcium: 9% | Iron: 0.2%
          I do my best to provide nutrition information, but please keep in mind that I'm not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates of the correct values.

          Made this recipe?

          I'd love to see what you whipped up! Post it on Facebook or Instagram and tag @HomemadeHooplah or use the hashtag #HomemadeHooplah!
          Recipe shared by Chrisy

          Save this recipe

          • SHARE
          • PIN
          • EMAIL

          Breakfast Recipes 5 ingredients or less bacon pork

          « previous post Strawberry Cream Cheese Bread
          next post » Homemade Muffins
          NEVER MISS A RECIPEget easy entertaining eats by email

          Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

          There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

          Reader Interactions

          Comments

          1. Mary
            01/28/19
            Reply

            I have a question refferencing candied bacon and its shelf life.
            Is there anything in your opinion that could extend its life outside of the refrigerator or freezer.
            What if if was air sealed in platic. Or a product to protect it like beef jerky. Thanks
            Mary

          2. Noelle
            03/12/19
            Reply

            You had me at bacon, thanks for a new great way to make and serve bacon! I think I will add it to a bloody mary 😉

          3. Milisa
            03/12/19
            Reply

            This might be the best thing on the planet!

          Leave a Reply to Noelle Cancel reply

          Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

          Primary Sidebar

          Recent Recipes

          Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

          10/28/19

          White Chicken Chili! This white bean chicken chili is made with tender chicken, homemade chicken broth, roasted poblano chilis, and white cannellini beans. It's total comfort food! | HomemadeHooplah.com

          White Chicken Chili

          10/27/19

          Penne Alla Vodka! Skip the restaurant and make the best penne alla vodka with a key ingredient that makes all the difference. Perfect for fans of authentic Italian cuisine! | HomemadeHooplah.com

          Penne alla Vodka

          05/29/19

          • Back to top
          • home
          • privacy policy and copyright
          • work with me
          • © 2014–2019 HOOPLAH LLC