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CORNBREAD, BACON, LEEK, AND PECAN STUFFING



Cornbread, Bacon, Leek, and Pecan Stuffing image

This stuffing is brimming with traditional holiday flavors, including leeks, herbs, and pecans. We used our Honey Cornbread recipe but left off the honey topping. Store-bought cornbread also works well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pecans
2 corn breads (rounds, squares, or loaves, 8 inches each), coarsely broken into 2-inch pieces (16 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish
8 slices smoked bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
4 leeks (white and pale-green parts only), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, rinsed well
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups Homemade Turkey Stock, Chicken Stock, or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven for 7 minutes. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Mix together pecans and cornbread in a large bowl.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook bacon in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add celery and leeks. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, and add stock; bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add to bowl with bacon-vegetable mixture. Stir in eggs. Gently mix in corn bread mixture. (Do not overmix.) Transfer to baking dish. Dot top with butter. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

PECAN STICKY BUNS WITH BACON CARAMEL



Pecan Sticky Buns with Bacon Caramel image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 17.25-ounce box puff pastry
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a 12-cup muffin tin on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Line 2 additional baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Lay the bacon slices on the baking sheets lined with foil. Bake until almost crispy, but not quite done, about 18 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour the bacon fat into a small pot. Once the bacon is cool, crumble into small pieces.
  • Place the pot over medium-low heat. Add 1 cup brown sugar and cook, whisking frequently, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. (The mixture will look granular.) Slowly stream in the maple syrup and whisk vigorously as the mixture begins to bubble. Once syrup comes together, add the cream and kosher salt. Remove from the heat and whisk until all of the cream is incorporated. Reserve until ready to use.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Unfold both sheets of puff pastry and arrange the sheets so that the fold lines run parallel to the counter edge. Generously brush the sheets with the melted butter. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the buttered sheets. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled bacon and some of the chopped pecans over the pastry. Gentle press the bacon and nuts into the sugar mixture with your palms. Roll the pastry away from you, forming 2 tight logs. Use a serrated knife to cut each log into 6 equal pieces.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of the bacon caramel into each muffin cup. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each crumbled bacon and chopped pecans. Place sticky buns cut-side into caramel in each muffin cup and gently press down, maintaining the round shape.
  • Bake until the caramel bubbles and the buns are deeply golden brown, about 35 minutes. Work quickly to release the sides of the buns from the muffin cups, using a small knife. Carefully invert the muffin tin onto another baking sheet. Spoon any caramel that remains in the muffin tin over the buns. Serve immediately.

BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRY-PECAN-BACON CRUMBLE



Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble image

This easy melted cheese dip is a crowd-pleaser, so you might want to double the recipe to have a backup ready! Feel free to change up the dried fruit-cherries, raisins, dates and figs would all work nicely.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 strips bacon
2 tablespoons candied pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
6 dried apricots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 7- to 8-ounce round high-quality Brie, preferably from France
Sliced baguette, crackers and apple and/or pear slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lay the bacon in a large skillet, then cook over medium heat until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain the bacon on paper towels, let cool, then finely chop.
  • Combine the bacon, pecans, cranberries, apricots, rosemary, vinegar, pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
  • Remove the Brie from its packaging. Cut off the top rind of the round of Brie, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges (use a sharp knife and go in from above at a slight angle). Discard the rind you have removed. Put the Brie in a small baking dish. Top with some of the cranberry-pecan-bacon crumble, and scatter the rest around the Brie. Cover the dish with foil, and bake until the cheese is warm and gooey, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Serve with bread, crackers and apple and/or pear slices for dipping.

BACON-PECAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



Bacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles image

I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through. -Sylvia Shankle, Munhall, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
8 bacon strips, cooked and finely chopped
COATING:
1 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1-3/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Place dark chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, heat butter and cream just to simmering. Pour over chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in bacon. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 hours or until firm enough to shape., For coating, place baking chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over baking chips; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in maple flavoring. Cool completely, stirring occasionally, about 1-1/2 hours., Shape dark chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls. Dip truffles in maple mixture; allow excess to drip off. Roll in pecans; place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE BACON PECAN BRITTLE



Maple Bacon Pecan Brittle image

I adapted this recipe one night after having seen a peanut-bacon brittle on TV. It is sooooo good. I have trouble waiting for this stuff to cool before eating!

Provided by Ry

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup crumbled, cooked maple bacon
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, water, corn syrup, and maple syrup to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  • Stir pecans and vanilla into syrup mixture until mixture begins to turn brown; add bacon. Cook until bacon mixture turns light brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir baking soda into bacon mixture. Pour brittle out onto a sheet of parchment paper set on a heat-proof surface and cool brittle to room temperature before breaking into pieces, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

BACON-PECAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS



Bacon-Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms image

When I had my kitchen remodeled, I lost the recipe for these mushrooms. But I'd shared it so many times, I had no trouble finding someone to "lend" it back to me. -Beverly Pierce, Indianola, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
12 large fresh mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup soft bread crumbs
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sherry or beef broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom caps; cook 2 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt. Remove with tongs; drain on paper towels, stem side down., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into mushroom caps., Place on a broiler pan. Broil 5 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until filling is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PECAN PRALINE BACON



Pecan Praline Bacon image

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Broil     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Pecan     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound thick-cut bacon (about 12 slices)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 cup pecans, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • On rack of a large broiling pan arrange bacon slices in one layer and cook in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until it just begins to turn golden. In a small bowl stir together sugar and chili powder. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle bacon with sugar mixture and pecans. Return pan to oven and cook until bacon is crisp and browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon, praline-sides up, to paper towels to drain.

PECAN BACON



Pecan Bacon image

Crispy, sweet bacon brightens up any morning. When my girls see this, they call it "special breakfast." The big flavor punch may just surprise you. -Catherine Goza, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 bacon strips
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place bacon in a single layer in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 16-18 minutes., Remove bacon from pan. Discard drippings from pan, wiping clean if necessary., In a shallow bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Dip both sides of bacon in brown sugar mixture, patting to help coating adhere; return to pan., Bake until caramelized, 8-10 minutes longer. Remove immediately from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MAPLE PECAN STICKY BUN BISCUITS WITH CANDIED BACON



Maple Pecan Sticky Bun Biscuits with Candied Bacon image

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups cold buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Position racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • For the biscuit dough: Whisk the 5 cups flour with the baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter cubes and toss until each cube is fully coated in the flour. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until it's about the size of peas.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just incorporated; do not overmix. Use a bench scraper or spatula to divide the dough in half, then refrigerate it while you prepare the topping.
  • For the topping and filling: Use 1 tablespoon of the butter to generously grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then combine it with the maple syrup in a liquid measuring cup. Gently pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle the pecans over the brown sugar in an even layer. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat out one half of the biscuit dough into a 9-inch square; brush evenly with the cream. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the biscuit. Carefully transfer the biscuit to the baking pan and gently press it as needed to fill the pan.
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat out the remaining biscuit dough into another 9-inch square and place it on top of the biscuit in the baking pan, pressing firmly to fill the pan. Place the baking pan on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake on the lower oven rack until a tester inserted in the center of the biscuit comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • While the biscuits bake, prepare the candied bacon: Place the bacon strips on the foil-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir to combine the brown sugar and maple syrup. Drizzle a spoonful along the center of each bacon slice, then use your fingers to spread it evenly. Season generously with black pepper.
  • Bake the bacon on the upper rack of the oven until crisp and browned, 13 to 17 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately transfer the bacon to a cutting board and let cool. Coarsely chop the bacon.
  • Let the sticky buns cool in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes before turning them out onto a serving platter. Spoon any topping still in the pan over the biscuits and sprinkle the bacon evenly over the top. Cut into 9 equal pieces and serve the biscuits warm.

MAPLE PECAN BACON



Maple Pecan Bacon image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup crushed pecans
12 slices thick-cut bacon
1/3 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the pecans in a shallow baking dish. Brush the top of the bacon slices with maple syrup. Press the bacon into the pecans and lay the slices on a wire-rack-fitted sheet tray. Bake until crisp and golden, 25 minutes.

PECAN-PRALINE BACON BARS



Pecan-Praline Bacon Bars image

Pecans, pralines and bacon? We went there (and we're never going back)!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ flour
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 package (2.1 oz) precooked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Beat in 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended; stir in bacon. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, 1/3 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Using whisk, stir in powdered sugar and the vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread praline frosting over cooled crust; sprinkle with pecans. Let stand 30 to 45 minutes until frosting is set but not firm. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 1/2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g

BACON AND PECAN BROWNIES



Bacon and Pecan Brownies image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs, beaten
8 ounces butter, melted, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla bourbon extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup diced and cooked bacon
1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9- by 9-inch pan with butter.
  • Whisk together the sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the butter, cocoa and vanilla. Stir in the flour and salt. Add the chopped semisweet and bittersweet chocolates, bacon and pecans and stir to combine.
  • Spread the batter into the pan.
  • Bake until the brownies are moist but not wet, testing with a toothpick, 25 to 30 minutes. They will be very fudgy. Scoop and serve warm or cool completely before cutting.

BACON PECAN BOURBON BAKLAVA



Bacon Pecan Bourbon Baklava image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1½ sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 cup dried figs, finely chopped
5 tablespoons Maker's Mark® Bourbon
1 pound sliced bacon
3 cups pecans, toasted
1 cup sugar
½ (1-pound) package frozen phyllo dough (9 by 14-inch sheets), thawed
¾ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. 2. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the figs and 2 tablespoons bourbon. Let stand until the bourbons soaks into the figs. Meanwhile, cook the bacon as directed until very well browned. Drain on paper towels, then crumble very finely. Very finely chop the pecans. Stir the bacon, pecans, and ½ cup sugar into the fig mixture. 3. Lay a sheet of phyllo into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Lightly brush with melted butter. Repeat with 4 more phyllo sheets and butter. Spread one-third of the filling evenly over the phyllo. On a clean work surface, lightly brush 1 phyllo sheet with butter. Top with another phyllo sheet and lightly butter. Repeat with 3 more phyllo sheets and butter, then press the stack on top of the filling. Spread half of the remaining filling evenly on top. Repeat this layering of 5 phyllo sheets and bacon filling one more time. Top with 5 buttered and stacked phyllo sheets, buttering the top well. 4. With a small, sharp serrated knife, cut the baklava into 48 diamonds. Bake the baklava until dark golden brown, about 1 hour. 5. While the baklava bakes, bring the maple syrup, water, remaining ½ cup sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons bourbon to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the syrup evenly on top. Let stand for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.

CARAMELIZED ONION-(SOMETIMES BACON)-AND PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Caramelized Onion-(Sometimes Bacon)-And Pecan Brussels Sprouts image

Make and share this Caramelized Onion-(Sometimes Bacon)-And Pecan Brussels Sprouts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JC in Texas

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion
1 lb Brussels sprout
1/4 butter
1 cup pecan pieces (or crisp bacon)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut onion in half, and thinly slice.
  • Cut brussels sprouts in half, then cut each half into thin pieces. Chill the onion and brussels sprouts in separate bags for 8 hours.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add pecans, and saute 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove pecans. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until caramel colored. (We even burn some of the onions.).
  • Add pecans and brussels sprouts, and cook about 3 minutes or until heated. Salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 303.2, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2.9

ALABAMA CHEESY BACON PECAN DIP



Alabama Cheesy Bacon Pecan Dip image

Alabama Cheesy Bacon Pecan Dip has everything you could want in a game day appetizer. McCormick® Original Country Gravy Mix brings a savory heartiness, balanced out by Cheddar cheese, salty bacon and crunchy pecans. A generous drizzle of blackberry syrup makes for an unexpectedly sweet finish. Serve warm with crackers.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
8 slices cooked and chopped bacon
1 package McCormick® Original Country Gravy Mix
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅓ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons blackberry syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, bacon, Gravy Mix and 1 cup of the shredded cheese in large bowl until well blended.
  • Spread mixture in 9-inch glass pie plate sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Top with pecans and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Drizzle with syrup. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 396 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MAPLE BACON PECAN BRITTLE



MAPLE BACON PECAN BRITTLE image

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup crumbled, cooked maple bacon
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, water, corn syrup, and maple syrup to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. Stir pecans and vanilla into syrup mixture until mixture begins to turn brown; add bacon. Cook until bacon mixture turns light brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir baking soda into bacon mixture. Pour brittle out onto a sheet of parchment paper set on a heat-proof surface and cool brittle to room temperature before breaking into pieces, at least 30 minutes.

BACON PEPPER JELLY PECAN BAKED CHEESE DIP RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Bacon Pepper Jelly Pecan Baked Cheese Dip Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Terrianne70

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8-ounce) bricks cream cheese, softened
1 container Boursin garlic and herb cheese, softened
2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
8 slices applewood smoked thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 jar Tabasco red pepper Jelly
Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Combine cream cheese, Boursin, Colby-jack cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise with a mixer or by hand until well combined. Spread this cheese mixture into a lightly greased baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove from the oven and blot away any accumulated grease/oil from the top with paper towels. While the cheese layer is baking, melt the pepper jelly in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Stir in the pecans and chopped cooked bacon. Spread pepper jelly and bacon mixture over the hot baked cheese dip. Sprinkle with green onions and serve. Best if served warm or hot. Serve with crackers.

BACON-WILTED GREENS WITH WARM PECAN-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE



Bacon-Wilted Greens with Warm Pecan-Crusted Goat Cheese image

Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 center-cut bacon slices, cut into lardons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, such as Gala, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp, skin on, cored and diced
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cups tender kale, stemmed and cut into chiffonade
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons very finely chopped pecans
One 6-ounce log goat cheese
1 small apple, such as Gala, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp, skin on with core, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Line a plate with paper towels. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat and set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared plate. Pour off all but a film of the grease on the bottom of the pan. (Just eyeball it instead of trying to measure, but it should be just about 1/2 teaspoon; discard the remaining grease.)
  • To make the salad, return the skillet to low heat. Add the onion and the diced apple. Season with salt and pepper. Add the kale; cook until the kale begins to wilt, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar; cover, and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, taste, and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil. Place the finely chopped pecans in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Roll the goat cheese log in the pecans to evenly coat. Refrigerate until firm if necessary, then cut evenly into 6 rounds and place each round of cheese on the sliced apple. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the kale salad among the plates. Top with an apple-cheese round and garnish with the reserved bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calorie, Fat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams

BACON & PECAN STUFFING CORNBREAD



Bacon & pecan stuffing cornbread image

Try our festive take on American cornbread, with bacon, pecans, apricots and cranberries to pack in the flavour. A great Christmas side dish

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Side dish, Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

75g butter , melted, plus extra for the tin
250g fine polenta
150g plain flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
500ml buttermilk (or 500ml semi-skimmed milk with a squeeze of lemon juice)
2 eggs , beaten
25g bacon lardons
1 onion , chopped
2 celery sticks , chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
75g dried apricots , halved
50g pecans , chopped
½ tsp ground nutmeg
250g pork mince
1 ½ tbsp thyme leaves , chopped
25g dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush a 20 x 30cm roasting tin with melted butter. Combine the polenta, flour, baking powder, sugar and 2 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix the melted butter, buttermilk and eggs in a jug, then make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Stir well until smooth.
  • Fry the bacon in a large frying pan until it starts to crisp, then add the onion and celery and cook for 5 mins. Add the rest of the stuffing ingredients and the cornbread mix, season well and stir together.
  • Scrape it all into the prepared tin and bake for 1 hr or until cooked through. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

BACON AND PECAN CHEESEBALL RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon and Pecan Cheeseball Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cream cheese, mature cheddar, blue cheese, salt, pepper, red pepper, spring onions, chopped pecans, cooked bacon, fresh parsley, poppy seed, cracker

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

250 g cream cheese
2 ½ cups mature cheddar, grated
¼ cup blue cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 red pepper, finely chopped, divided
2 spring onions, finely chopped
¾ cup chopped pecans, divided
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped, divided
¾ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon poppy seed
cracker, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix well with a fork.
  • Add ½ of the chopped red pepper, the spring onions, ½ of the pecans and ½ of the bacon to the bowl and mix to combine.
  • Transfer the cheese mixture to a sheet of cling film and wrap it up. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the rest of the red pepper, the parsley, remaining pecans and bacon, and the poppy seeds.
  • Remove the cheese ball from the cling film and roll it around the topping mixture until completely covered.
  • Serve with a selection of crackers.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 1 gram

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