Breakfast just went from interesting to very interesting! If you like a little bit of sweet with your savory, or vice versa, this Crispy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon recipe will be the ultimate breakfast treat you didn’t know you needed.
By combining the smoky salty crisp bacon with the cinnamon-sugar goodness from Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, you will get a dish that’s irresistible at any time of day-and that certainly can be said for both breakfast and brunch, not to mention an indulgent snack time.
This will take your usual bacon to another level with the caramelized coating giving you a wonderful crunch into every bite. And the best part is that it is really easy and requires only a few ingredients that you probably have in your pantry.
Why Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Bacon?
The deep smoky flavor is appreciated for bacon; sweetness and lovely cinnamon flavor are for Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Together, they form an amazing mixture of textures and flavors. The crunchy cereal introduces a distinct crunch; the cinnamon and sugar of the coating add a sweet twist to the smoky flavor from the bacon.
This is a perfect recipe for any person seeking bolder flavors or someone who would want to spice up their breakfast recipes with something creative and amusing.
The ingredients you will require:
For this delectable Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon, prepare to include the following ingredients.
- 12 Thick Cut Bacon; It best cuts thicker as it holds well for coating, yet crisps up great.
- 1 cup of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal; crush into crunchy sweet coating
- 2 Tbsp of brown sugar; Added sweetness, caramelizes great in the oven.
- HALF teaspoon of ground cinnamon kicks it up an extra notch of cinnamon flavor.
- Maple syrup: For the adults, drizzled on the bacon when it comes out of the oven for an overall richer, sweeter finish.
Preparation of Step-by-Step Recipe for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon:
- Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup, and add a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. The wire rack cooks the bacon even and crispy.
- Step 2: Crush the Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- Place the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in a zip-top bag or food processor and crush it into fine crumbs. It should be small enough to coat your bacon yet provide some crunch. Pour the crushed cereal into a bowl and mix together with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Step 3: Glazing the Bacon
- Place the slices of bacon on a wire rack. Put the mixture of Cinnamon Toast Crunch onto each piece of bacon so it is pressed down unto the bacon to be well coated. The mixture will stick using the bacon due to its fats, but it is better if you press it down a little by your hands.
- Step 4: Bake the Bacon
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put a baking sheet in the oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy and coating on the Cinnamon Toast Crunch is golden brown. The sugar in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch will caramelize, giving a great crunch to this treat.
- Tip: Keep an eye on the bacon for the last few minutes-the sugar will burn if kept in oven too long. Rotate pan to even bake halfway through cooking time.
- Step 5: Op- maple Syrup Drizzle
- To take your Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon to the next level, you can pour a little maple syrup over the bacon as soon as it has come out of the oven. This will add depth and sweetness of flavor, finally bringing out the perfect presentation for cinnamon-sugar-coated bacon.
- Step 6: Let it cool down and serve
- Let the bacon cool for a minute or two, such that the coating will harden for that extra crispy texture. Once cooled only a little, place the bacon on a serving dish and get ready to enjoy one of the most unique and tastiest breakfast meals you’ll ever make!
Tips for the Perfect Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon:
Use thick-cut bacon: Thin bacon dries out too soon and also may burn rather quickly, failing to hold the cereal coating well. A thick cut piece of bacon stands a good chance of being thicker, crisper.
Coat down: Squeeze the coating down on each strip of bacon before baking for a better hold of the cereal mixture.
Experiment with flavors: Although Cinnamon Toast Crunch is really what makes this recipe shine, feel free to try other cereals: Honey Nut Cheerios or Frosted Flakes, for example.
Broil for extra crispiness: If you like your bacon extra crispy, broil it for the last 1-2 minutes of your cooking time but be sure not to burn the sugar.
Serving Tips for Cinnamon Toast Crunch with Bacon:
- If served as a side dish, this bacon could quite well be offered together with pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a sweet and savory breakfast combination.
- This bacon is fantastic on top of a breakfast sandwich with eggs and cheese for an enhanced flavor.
- Serve Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon on a charcuterie board. As a fun twist, use a brunch-themed charcuterie board with fruits, cheeses, and pastries.
- Crumbled as a Topping: Use crumbled bacon as a crunchy top for salads, baked potatoes, or even ice cream for a savory-sweetness combination.
Conclusion:
A sweet and savory twist in your morning routine, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon is a perfect combination of crispy and chewy. It’s a bacon craze for those who’d like to try something different. Serve this bacon recipe on a bed of eggs as part of a great brunch affair, have it as a special breakfast treat, or use it as a unique topping. End.
Try it, and enjoy the tasty crunchy fun that Cinnamon Toast Crunch brings to your breakfast!