It’s no secret that we love bacon. When we heard about breakfast chain First Watch’s famous million-dollar bacon, we were immediately intrigued. Crispy bacon drizzled with a sweet-and-spicy sauce and caramelized in the oven? Yes, please!

Though the recipe is also known as “millionaire bacon,” it calls for only pantry staples. It’s rich in taste, not expense. The addictively sweet-savory recipe makes a nice change of pace from plain bacon at brunch, or a delicious appetizer at a potluck. Here’s how to make it at home.

Million-Dollar Bacon Ingredients

• Packed brown sugar
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Cayenne pepper
• Coarsely ground pepper
• Thick-sliced bacon strips
• Maple syrup

Taste of Home