Easy Bacon Twists
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 6 to 8
- Nutritional Facts per Serving (1 of 8 servings): Calories 239, Total Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 7g, Carbohydrates 4g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 4g, Protein 8g, Cholesterol 37mg, Sodium 427mg
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 min (includes cooling time)
- Active Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon strips
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves (from lots of sprigs)
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked or hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil. Twist each bacon strip lengthwise without stretching, and arrange them close together on the sheet. Imagine the sweet-savory crunch waiting to delight your guests!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, thyme, dry mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and plenty of black pepper. This irresistible spice blend will transform ordinary bacon into a showstopping snack.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the bacon twists. Bake for about 40 minutesthey'll seem soft at first. Cool on the sheet for 30 minutes, loosening every 10 minutes to prevent sticking. Watch them crisp up into addictive, caramelized perfection that begs to be shared at your next gathering.
