This recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward. The bacon is coated with a light sprinkle of brown sugar and pepper before heading into the oven, creating a sweet and mildly spicy finish. Meanwhile, a slice of toasted bread becomes the perfect home for a freshly cooked egg. Together, they make a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
What Are Twisted Bacon Sticks with Egg Bread?
Twisted bacon sticks are bacon slices twisted into spirals before baking. This simple trick changes both the appearance and texture. As the bacon cooks, the twists help create extra crispy edges while keeping parts of the bacon pleasantly meaty and satisfying. Twisted bacon often shrinks less unevenly than flat strips, making it easier to serve neatly while adding an eye-catching presentation.
Pro Tips for the Best Twisted Bacon Sticks and Egg Bread
- Lining your tray with baking paper makes cleanup much easier and prevents the caramelized sugar from sticking.
- The brown sugar adds sweetness while the cayenne provides gentle warmth. Adjust the cayenne if you prefer less spice.
- Use medium heat for the pan because cooking the egg too quickly can brown the bread before the egg reaches your preferred doneness.
- Cover the pan if needed, as a lid traps heat and helps cook the egg white faster without overcooking the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use turkey bacon instead?
Turkey bacon can be twisted and baked just like traditional bacon, although it usually cooks faster and becomes crisp more quickly. Keep a close eye on it during the final few minutes so it doesn't dry out.
Does the brown sugar make the bacon overly sweet?
Not at all. The small amount of brown sugar simply adds a light caramelized coating that balances the saltiness of the bacon.
How do I keep the egg from spreading?
Cut a neat circle in the center of the bread without making it too large. Place the bread flat in the pan before cracking the egg into the opening. If a little egg white escapes, simply nudge it back with a spatula while it begins to set.
What can I serve alongside this dish?
Fresh fruit, sliced avocado, roasted tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, crispy hash browns, or a simple green salad all pair wonderfully with the rich bacon and egg. A cup of coffee or fresh juice also makes it feel like a complete meal.
How to Store Leftovers
You can refrigerate the bacon for up to 4 days. Reheat it in the oven, air fryer, or a dry skillet to help restore its crisp texture. The egg toast is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
Ingredients
How to Make Twisted Bacon Sticks with Egg Bread
Twist each slice of bacon several times until tightly spiraled and arrange on a lined baking tray.
Twist each slice of bacon several times until tightly spiraled and arrange on a lined baking tray.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bacon, followed by the cayenne pepper, and bake at 200°C (392°F) for 40 minutes.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bacon, followed by the cayenne pepper, and bake at 200°C (392°F) for 40 minutes.
While the bacon bakes, use a round cutter or the rim of a small glass to cut a circle from the center of a slice of bread.
While the bacon bakes, use a round cutter or the rim of a small glass to cut a circle from the center of a slice of bread.
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat and toast the cut-out bread.
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat and toast the cut-out bread.
Butter the bread frame, that is, the slice with the center removed, and place it in the pan.
Butter the bread frame, that is, the slice with the center removed, and place it in the pan.
Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the white is set while the yolk reaches your preferred consistency.
Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the white is set while the yolk reaches your preferred consistency.
Arrange the crispy twisted bacon sticks beside the egg toast and serve. Enjoy!
Arrange the crispy twisted bacon sticks beside the egg toast and serve. Enjoy!
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