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Baked Chile Bacon

Makes 8 servings

 

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup red chile powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 pound lean bacon

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together sugar, chile powder and cinnamon. Place on a flat plate. Dip each slice of bacon into mixture, pressing down on both sides. Place on rack and bake for 30 minutes, watching carefully. More or less time may be required. Remove from oven and cool slightly.