Pecan Praline Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and smoky with this irresistible Pecan Praline Bacon recipe. Thick-cut bacon is elevated to gourmet greatness with a luscious topping of brown sugar, maple syrup, chopped pecans, and a touch of cayenne pepper and cinnamon for a subtle kick. Baked to golden perfection, this candied bacon boasts a crispy, caramelized coating that’s both crunchy and buttery. Perfectly suited for brunch spreads, weekend breakfasts, or as a show-stopping appetizer, this dish comes together effortlessly in just 35 minutes. Treat your taste buds to the decadent magic of pecan praline bacon—your guests will be begging for the recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
Lay the slices of bacon in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring that the slices do not overlap.
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, chopped pecans, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon. Mix until the ingredients form a sticky, crumbly mixture.
Using a spoon or your hands, spread the pecan praline mixture evenly onto each slice of bacon. Press gently to ensure the mixture adheres to the bacon.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Keep an eye on it toward the end of the cooking time to prevent burning.
Remove the bacon from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes on the wire rack. The praline topping will harden slightly as it cools.
Transfer the Pecan Praline Bacon to a serving platter and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.6 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2595 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
