Show 702D Praline Bacon

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide a similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index while maintaining sweetness.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie alternative that retains sweetness.

Line a jelly roll pan with foil for easy cleanup.

Place a rack in the pan to hold the bacon above the grease.

Lay 8 slices of thick cut bacon on the rack in a single layer.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Bake the bacon for about 20 minutes or until the edges are just starting to crisp up.

While the bacon is baking, prepare the praline topping by mixing 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans and 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar in a bowl.

Once the bacon is starting to crisp, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the praline topping generously over each piece of bacon.

Return the bacon to the oven and bake until the sugar has melted and is bubbly, and the pecans are toasted, watching it carefully as cooking time may vary.

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