Praline Pecan Bacon turns a savory breakfast favorite into a sweet and even more crunchy treat that’s great for brunch or special occasions.
Whether you’re planning a celebratory Breakfast, holiday brunch or want the perfect sweet and savory side, this is the recipe for you. For a more simple take, try my classic Oven Baked Bacon.
Why You’ll Love Praline Pecan Bacon?
- Just 4 ingredients and about 20 minutes in the oven make this an easy way to dress up classic bacon.
- Brown sugar, corn syrup, and finely chopped pecans create a caramelized praline coating with plenty of sweet, nutty crunch.
Sabrina’s Praline Pecan Bacon Recipe
If you’re a bacon lover like me, the sweet and savory flavor of Praline Pecan Bacon is hard to resist. It makes a delicious brunch side served with toast and Scrambled Eggs, or you can chop up a few slices and add them to our Maple Bacon French Toast Bake. Whichever way you decide to serve it, it’s sure to disappear fast! If you really want to personalize this recipe, check out the additional ideas in the Variations section below.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/2 cup pecans , finely minced
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with wire rack.
- Line the bacon up on the rack, and cook for 12 minutes until it looks just barely cooked but not browned yet.
- Mix the brown sugar and pecans in a small bowl.
- Brush the bacon with the corn syrup and sprinkle well with the brown sugar and pecan mixture.
- Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until crispy and brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing so the bacon is crispy (while still chewy).
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Chef’s Note
I keep an eye on my oven in the last few minutes of baking. The sugar coating can go from beautifully caramelized to too dark pretty quickly. Once it’s out of the oven, the coating will firm up a bit more as it cools.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
This recipe has the best texture and taste when made fresh, so I don’t recommend making it in advance.
How to Store
- Serve: Enjoy while it’s still warm, and don’t leave this out for more than 2 hours.
- Store: To keep in the fridge, put paper towels at the bottom of an airtight container. It can stay good for 3-4 days. When reheating, preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and arrange the pieces in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 5-8 minutes, or until warmed through. Keep an eye on the coating so it doesn’t become too dark.
- Freeze: You can also seal in an airtight container to freeze for up to 4 months.
Variations
- Spicy: Add ¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne to the mixture for a sweet and spicy finish.
- Cinnamon: Add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the mixture for a warm and cozy flavor that’s especially good for holiday breakfasts or brunches.
- Maple Black Pepper: Add ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper to the mixture, and replace the corn syrup with maple syrup. The maple won’t harden up as much as the corn syrup, but it’ll still create a delicious coating.
- Nuts: If you don’t want to use pecans, you can try minced almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts instead.
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