Candied Bacon BLT Sliders (Printable Recipe)

Sweet candied bacon pairs with crisp veggies on buttery toasted buns for unforgettable sliders.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 12 slices thick-cut bacon

02 - 1/2 cup dark brown sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

05 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

06 - 6 Hawaiian slider buns

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

08 - 1 clove garlic, minced

09 - 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

11 - 6 Roma tomato slices, seasoned with salt and pepper

12 - 6 lettuce leaves

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top.

02 - In a bowl, mix dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne until well combined.

03 - Lay bacon on the rack without overlapping. Rub spice mix onto both sides of each slice thoroughly.

04 - Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–15 minutes until caramelized and dark. Cool completely before cutting.

05 - Mix softened butter with garlic and parsley in a bowl. Set aside.

06 - Spread garlic butter on cut sides of slider buns. Toast face-down in a skillet over medium heat until golden.

07 - Spread mayo on bottom buns. Add lettuce, a seasoned tomato slice, and three pieces of candied bacon. Top with bun.

01 - Cool bacon fully before slicing to preserve texture and presentation.

02 - Use a wire rack to promote even crisping and prevent soggy results.

03 - Assemble sliders just before serving to avoid soggy buns from tomatoes.

04 - Store cooked bacon in the fridge and reheat to retain crispness.

05 - Thick-cut bacon is essential to withstand sugar caramelization without burning.