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CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Candied Bacon

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

25 min

Servings:

4

This spicy candied bacon delivers a tasty trio of flavors in every bite —cheesy, salty and spicy!

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • 2

    In food processor, pulse CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground.

  • 3

    In medium bowl, stir together half the ground CHEETOS®, brown sugar, chili powder and pepper.

  • 4

    Arrange bacon slices evenly on 2 large rimmed parchment paper–lined baking sheets. Sprinkle half the sugar mixture evenly over bacon. Carefully flip bacon and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture.

  • 5

    Bake, flipping halfway through, for 20 to 25 minutes or until sugar mixture has caramelized and bacon is golden brown and crisp.

  • 6

    Sprinkle with remaining ground CHEETOS®. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Tricks

  • Use bacon as a side dish for with breakfast, or chop or crumble as a topping for veggies, salads or even desserts.

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