First Watch shares recipe for Million Dollar Bacon

Oh -- What dad wouldn't want a plate of Million Dollar Bacon for Father's Day? First Watch's Lauren Fohlen shared this amazing recipe recipe with Fox 8's Wayne Dawson. She also showed Wayne how to use the bacon in an Elevated Egg Sandwich. To learn more about First Watch Restaurants and find a location near you, click here.

Million Dollar Bacon 
Glaze:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup water
• 8 slices bacon

Prepare the Glaze: 
Whisk sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, syrup and water together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Finish Bacon:

1. Preheat oven to 325. Place a roasting rack on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
2. Drag slices of bacon through the glaze mixture and place on a prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate pan and cook for another 5 minutes. Rotate pan and cook for another 5 minutes, making sure not to overcook.
4. When bacon is cooked to desired crispiness, set aside until ready to serve.

Elevated Egg Sandwich (featuring Million Dollar Bacon)

• 1 teaspoon whipped butter
• 1 brioche bun
• 1 Over-Easy Egg
• 1 slice Gruyere cheese
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 slices crispy bacon
• 2 tablespoons Avocado Mash