Spiced Bacon Twists

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The Tuck U Inn at Glick Mansion in Atchison, Kansas serves this for breakfast. People just rave about the caramel, candy coating combination on the bacon!

Submitted by Wynne
Updated on May 30, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 pound sliced bacon

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack over the foil. Use a baking sheet that has sides to catch the grease.

    an overhead view of ingredients to make spiced bacon twists.

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  2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, mustard powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Press each slice of bacon into the mixture until coated.

    bacon being coated with brown sugar.

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  3. Twist each strip a few times and place on the prepared baking rack.

    sugar coated bacon twisted and placed on wire rack set on top of a baking sheet.

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  4. Bake until bacon is browned and crisp enough to hold its shape, about 30 minutes.

    golden-brown, crispy, spiced bacon twists.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219 Calories
9g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 438mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 144mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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