2
Take a strip of bacon and starting at one end, roll it up tightly to form a rosette. Feel free to stack two strips prior to rolling for an even heftier looking rose. Watch our video tutorial for further guidance. 3
Secure the bacon rose with two toothpicks to form a cross through the spiral as close to the bottom of one end as you can.
4
Space out the bacon roses on a wire rack on top of a foil lined baking sheet.
5
Brush bacon roses with maple syrup then sprinkle brown sugar and cracked black pepper.
6
Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes for the single-layered bacon rose and approximately 40 minutes for the double-layered rose.
7
Remove from oven, set aside and let cool.
8
Remove toothpicks carefully, making sure the roses maintain their form.
9
Place two basil leaves down under each bacon roses and place onto a plate or serving board.
