California Walnut Crusted Candied Bacon Strips

By Chef Juliet Greene
Total Time
25 Mins
Serves
20
Serving Size
2 slices
Meal
Breakfast Brunch
Course
Side

DESCRIPTION

These flavor packed California walnut crusted candied bacon strips are decadently delicious. A perfect bar snack to compliment a cocktail, or as a fun component to a burger build, or surprise addition to desserts.

Prep Time
7 Mins
Cook Time
18 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Calories
320
Total Fat
22
Trans Fat
8
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
Cholesterol
40
Sodium
760
Carbohydrates
8
Dietary Fiber
0
Protein
16

Ingredients

2 pounds traditional cut bacon

1 cup dark brown sugar

1 cup raw California walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Set baking racks on baking sheets and place bacon in a single layer on racks. Cook bacon for about 12 minutes or until ¾ of way to crispy.
  3. Remove from oven and sprinkle bacon with brown sugar and walnuts.  Bake for 5 minutes more or until bacon is crisp and sugar is caramelized. Cool to warm or room temp before serving.