BLT with Candied Bacon and Creamy Sriracha Recipe

Name: BLT with Candied Bacon and Creamy Sriracha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Cajun Spice; 1 pound Thick Sliced Bacon; 1/4 cups Chopped Pecans; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Sriracha Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Pecans; 1 Sourdough Boule; 2 Large Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Sliced; 2 ounces, weight Spring Mix Or Your Preferred Salad Greens

Servings: persons

1 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Cajun Spice
1 pound Thick Sliced Bacon
1/4 cups Chopped Pecans
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
2 Tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Pecans
1 Sourdough Boule
2 Large Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Sliced
2 ounces, weight Spring Mix Or Your Preferred Salad Greens

1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
2
In a bowl, mix brown sugar and Cajun spice.
3
Coat each bacon slice with mixture pressing to coat bacon thoroughly.
4
Place bacon strips in a single layer on a cookie cooling rack set inside of a rimmed baking sheet.
5
Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
6
Bake in the 375 F oven for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crisp and to your desired doneness.
7
Remove from oven.
8
For the Sriracha spread: Mix softened cream cheese with Sriracha sauce, lemon juice and finely chopped pecans until well combined.
9
For the sandwich assembly: Slice bread 1/2 thick and place on a grill or toast using your desired method.
10
Spread a generous portion of Sriracha spread on one side of each slice of bread.
11
Add 4 slices of bacon and top with Spring mix and sliced tomatoes.
12
Add the top piece of bread and dig in.
13
Make sure you have extra for your guests or they will want to take yours.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Brown Sugar, 1/4 cups Cajun Spice, 1 pound Thick Sliced Bacon, 1/4 cups Chopped Pecans, and more.

Yes, BLT with Candied Bacon and Creamy Sriracha falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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BLT with Candied Bacon and Creamy Sriracha

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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