PECAN BACON

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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

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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.