Ingredients:

- 1 pound bacon

- 1 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup water

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon black pepper

- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Direction:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

 

3. Cut the bacon into small pieces and place them in a large skillet. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain any excess grease.

 

4. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.

 

5. Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and let the mixture cook until it turns a golden caramel color. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

 

6. Remove the caramel from the heat and carefully stir in the cooked bacon pieces.

 

7. Working quickly, pour the bacon caramel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out into an even layer.

 

8. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Drizzle this mixture over the bacon caramel.

 

9. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon caramel is bubbling and golden.

 

10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bacon caramel cool for 5 minutes.

 

11. Using a knife or kitchen shears, cut the bacon caramel crack into bite-sized pieces.

 

12. Serve and enjoy your delicious and addictive Bacon Caramel Crack! This recipe is perfect as a party appetizer or a snack to satisfy your sweet and savory cravings. Enjoy!