Smoky Praline Bacon

Ingredients

• (1 lb) Bacon strips, thawed
• (3 Tbs) Brown sugar
• (1 tsp) Smoked paprika
• (1/2 tsp) Cayenne pepper
• Chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F
2. Place bacon in a single layer on a tinfoil lined rimmed baking sheet
3. Bake 10 minutes for regular cut bacon, 15-20 for our thick cut or maple bacon
4. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika and cayenne in a bowl
5. When the bacon is done, remove drippings. Sprinkle the sugar mix and walnuts onto each piece of bacon
6. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes

By Jen Riemer