That irresistible sweet-and-salty combo always draws me in. Coating bacon with a simple mix of flour and brown sugar, then baking it until crisp, creates oven-baked bacon that tastes decadent and special. Whether you’ve tried a similar “million dollar” bacon at a restaurant or you’re just discovering this Mountaintop oven baked bacon recipe, the balance of caramelized sweetness and salty crisp will make it a new favorite breakfast side.
I had you at bacon, right? It’s hard not to peek when bacon is involved. For many people the aroma alone is irresistible, and if you enjoy sweet-and-savory combinations, this version is downright addictive.
This bacon gets sprinkled with a blend of flour, brown sugar, and black pepper, then baked. Oven-baked bacon has become my preferred method—it’s easy and yields evenly crisp, caramelized strips.
The best part? My husband wasn’t a fan of sweet bacon, so I got to savor each piece slowly instead of scarfing handfuls in a competitive snack-off. That quiet satisfaction of nibbling a perfectly caramelized strip—pure joy.
Mountaintop Oven Baked Bacon
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb. thick-sliced bacon
Instructions
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Combine the flour, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl and mix until evenly blended.
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Lay the bacon strips on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle the flour-sugar-pepper mixture evenly over each slice so they are well coated.
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Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisp to your liking. Watch closely near the end so the sugar doesn’t burn.