This Billionaire’s Bacon is a sweet and spicy twist on a classic breakfast staple inspired by none other than Snoop Dogg himself. Thick-cut bacon is coated in a simple glaze of brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika, resulting in an irresistible combination of flavors of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy, and is oven-baked to delightful perfection.
I love bacon. Its salty, smoky flavor just makes everything better. Apparently, Snoop Dogg feels the same because he created a bacon recipe that makes everything we love about bacon even better. This copycat recipe is a marvel of simplicity and is the perfect example of how just a few ingredients can create a dish that’s absolutely loaded with flavor. I found this recipe in Snoop’s cookbook, From Crook to Cook, and added a few more spices, and I was hooked after the first bite. If you love bacon, this is the recipe for you!
Billionaire’s Bacon
This delicious recipe starts with thick-cut bacon. The bacon is placed on a wire rack over a baking sheet, then it’s smothered in a sweet and spicy mix of brown sugar, red pepper flakes, coarse ground black peppers, cayenne pepper, and paprika. After that, you bake it until it’s crispy, and your entire house smells like sweet and spicy bacon heaven. It takes around 40 minutes from start to finish, and when it’s all done, you’ll have bacon like you’ve never experienced before. Everyone who’s tried it has loved it, and I know you will, too.
Why You’ll Love This Billionaire’s Bacon Recipe
- The sweetness of the brown sugar caramelizes, creating a candy-like coating that contrasts deliciously with the savory bacon.
- The irresistible sweet and salty combo is a crowd-pleaser and will be requested over and over again.
- It’s very versatile and is excellent crumbled over salads, sandwiches, or even ice cream for a sweet and salty treat.
Billionaire’s Bacon Ingredients
It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this candied bacon recipe, and you just might have them all in your kitchen right now. It’s just bacon, brown sugar, and some spices. That’s it!
- Thick cut bacon
- Light brown sugar
- Red pepper flakes
- Coarse ground pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
How to Make Billionaire Bacon
Making this bacon couldn’t be easier. It’s quick and easy, and absolutely delicious.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and set a wire rack on top of it.
Step 2: Make the Rub
Whisk the brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a small bowl.
Step 3: Bake the Bacon
Lay strips of bacon on the rack and coat them all liberally in the rub. Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to line your baking sheet with foil. Cleanup is much easier.
- Thick-cut bacon is the way to go for this recipe. It creates a crispy, chewy texture.
- Don’t skimp on the coating for this bacon. Use it all up!
Variations
- Use your favorite variety and flavor of thick-cut bacon for this recipe.
- This recipe works with pork belly, as well.
- Add Cajun seasoning for a bayou kick.
What to Serve with Billionaire’s Bacon
You can add this bacon to salads, sandwiches, casseroles, or anything to which you’d normally add bacon. It’s even delicious crumbled over ice cream.
Recipe FAQ
Billionaire bacon is a spicy variation of a candied version made popular by Snoop Dogg’s cookbook, From Crook to Cook.
Mix brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika and rub it over thick-cut bacon. Then, bake it on a wire rack until crispy.
Bacon should be baked at 400 degrees. The high heat renders the fat, creating crispy bacon.
You sure can! Place the leftover bacon on a wire rack over a baking dish and bake at 400 degrees until heated through. The high heat will heat up the bacon quickly so it doesn’t dry out.
How to Store Billionaire’s Bacon
Refrigerate your bacon for up to 5 days in an airtight container or freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible.
Try This Delicious Billionaire Bacon Recipe
This billionaire bacon is super easy to make, and it really does taste like a billion bucks! With the flavor of smoky bacon, and its sweet and spicy rub, this crispy candied bacon is going to be a hit with everyone at your next party or at the breakfast table. Try it on any and everything.
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Billionaires Bacon
Ingredients
- 12 ounce thick cut bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and pepper together.
- Lay each piece of bacon on the rack.
- Evenly spread brown sugar mixture over bacon slices.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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I’ve been making this for a few years now. Only way I’ll make bacon! Just did jalapeno poppers for Superbowl and wrapped them with the bacon. So many uses!!
Those sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! :)