MAPLE BACON SNACK MIX
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line 2 sheet pans with waxed paper, then set aside.
- Add the popcorn, bacon, pretzels and nuts to a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Add the sugar, butter, maple syrup, corn syrup and salt to a large, heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a candy thermometer and place over a medium-low heat. When the butter has melted, stir together, then turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candy thermometer reads "hard-crack stage" (300 degrees F), 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the maple extract. Carefully pour over the snack mix and toss using two wooden spoons. Transfer to the prepared sheet pans and spread out to allow it to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into clusters and transfer to a large serving bowl.
LOW CARB MAPLE BACON NUT MIX
If you are looking for a new low carb snack, try this maple bacon roasted nut mix. Bits of bacon scattered among roasted nuts that are flavored with maple make the perfect salty, sweet snack. Only 4.4g net carbs per serving.
Provided by Denise
Categories Snack
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees - cook bacon 30 minutes325 for 20 minutes.
- Lay the 6 pieces of bacon out on a cookie sheet. Place into preheated oven and cook for about 30 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Watch that it doesn't burn.
- Take out the bacon, crumble it and set aside. Take the nuts and coat them with the maple syrup and sweetener.
- Place the nuts on the cookie sheet and mix in the bacon grease. Spread the nuts evenly on the cookie sheet, turn the oven down to 325 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes until the nuts are nice and browned but not burnt.Let cool down completely for a few hours so they can harden. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- NOTE: If not low carb, use real maple syrup in the same amount and disregard the extra sweetener.You can use substitutes for the Lakanto maple syrup. Please read post for other ideas.
SWEET AND SALTY BACON AND NUTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 2h55m
Yield About 3 cups (6 to 8 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until brown and crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour 1/4 cup of the bacon fat on a heavy rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Beat the egg white and salt until just foamy using a whisk in a medium bowl. Gradually add the sugar and beat until just blended. Add the almonds, walnuts and cayenne pepper. Toss until the nuts are coated.
- Spread the nut mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are crisp and brown, about 35 minutes, turning and stirring the nut mixture with a metal spatula every 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 2 hours.
- Transfer the nut mixture to a bowl; add the bacon pieces and toss to blend. This recipe can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
MAPLE-BACON MIXED NUTS
Sure, you could buy ready-made candied nut mixes. But why deny yourself the pleasure of a kitchen filled with the aromas of maple syrup and bacon?
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 15 servings, 3 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325ºF.
- Bring 1 cup maple syrup and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add nuts; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Drain.
- Mix remaining maple syrup, sugars and liquid smoke in medium bowl. Add nuts and bacon bits; toss to coat. Spread onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 10 min.; stir. Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, stirring after 10 min. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 5 g
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