Don’t even think about serving that old classic “party mix” at your Oscars party Feb. 28. This isn’t an 8-year-old’s birthday party. This is red carpet material, even if it’s in your living room.
So it’s time to class up your party mix act. And with this recipe for spiced bacon pecans, you’ll have no trouble. We start with bacon because, well, because all good things start with bacon. Once the bacon is nice and crispy, all you have to do is toss in some pecans and a whole mess of seasonings. A bit of brown sugar ties it all together.
Not a fan of pecans? Peanuts, cashews or walnuts would be just as delicious.
SPICED BACON PECANS
Start to finish: 15 minutes
Makes 2 1/2 cups
4 strips bacon, diced
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon flaked salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Nutrition information per 1/4 cup: 230 calories; 190 calories from fat (83 percent of total calories); 21 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 170 mg sodium; 8 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 4 g protein.
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