If you’re planning to serve brunch over the holidays, it’s always nice to serve something a little different. Of course, that seems to be the busiest time of the year, so time is a precious commodity. Even if you plan to serve just a breakfast casserole and some kind of freshly baked muffins, biscuits, or cinnamon rolls, the following Cheryl McKay’s Easy Showstopper Bacon will be a nice accompaniment.

Cheryl is a busy flight attendant, and is traveling often – she usually flies the Honolulu trip, so lounging on the beach or at the pool is more on her mind that cooking. However, she loves to entertain friends when she is at home, and is an accomplished cook. She has worked out several easy recipes that are not only delicious, but that take very little time to make. This luscious bacon is one of them, and while good anytime of the year, it will draw raves from holiday guests at Christmas and New Year’s brunches. Thanks Cheryl for sharing this great easy recipe!

8 Servings

1 pound bacon

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup, (not pancake syrup)
Zest of 1 lime

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lay the bacon flat onto two broiler pans.
3. Mix the brown sugar, maple syrup, and lime zest in a small bowl.
4. Brush the mixture over the bacon slices; turn them over and brush the remaining mixture over the other side.
5. Bake the bacon 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Can be kept warm in a chafing dish.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 88
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 45% Protein 13% Carb. 42%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Sodium 322 mg
Total Carbohydrate 21 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 6 g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 0% Iron 5%