bacon addict

i have a new addiction. it is called sweet basil bacon. i wish i had not discovered this recipe, because now i can't stop thinking about it. i made it yesterday for the first time and today i kept thinking about when i was going to make it again. so, i had to make it for dinner. whoa. i need to put a stop to this.

i must pass this recipe on, and i hope you all have more control than i do.
so, here ya go:

sweet basil bacon
{recipe adapted from cook what you love}

8 slices thick-cut bacon {i actually used turkey bacon}
2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp dried basil

preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
arrange the bacon slices on the sheet pan. bake the bacon for 10 minutes
and remove from oven.
turn the bacon over and sprinkle with the brown sugar and basil.
{i also sprinkled with a little turbinado sugar-because i am also addicted to it}
bake for an additional 5 minutes or until crisp.
{don't get it too crispy, because it will firm up after you take it out of the oven.
you may also need to adjust the seasonings to your liking}
drain on paper towels and serve.

the brown sugar caramelizes slightly and the basil keeps it from being too sweet, it makes it a little peppery. ummm..that first bite is so good!

the recipe also states that it is excellent on a blt.

take a look at some blogs i have really been enjoying lately:

twelve22
habit of being {a visual blog}
the scent of water
housemartin