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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- For the Candied Bacon
- 12 slices Petit Jean Meats Bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
- pepper to season
- For the Monkey Bread
- 2 cans (16 ounces) jumbo butter biscuits
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon maple extract
- candied bacon
- For the Candied Bacon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 61g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 300 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 48% |
| Total Fat 16.44g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.08g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium 43mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 39.69g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 38.91g | 26% |
| Protein 0.49g | 1% |
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