Microwave Bacon Brittle Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Recipes for Super Bowl. (Microwave Bacon Brittle Recipe). I made this recipe for my husband and friends. It's a huge hit that I make every Christmas for gifts. It's perfect for any bacon lover. I personally think this tastes better the second day.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Microwave Bacon Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound bacon

1 cup white sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

1 pinch salt

½ cup chopped pecans

1 tablespoon bacon grease

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

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Directions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat turning occasionally until crisp and browned about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Crumble bacon once drained and slightly cooled.

Step 2

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Combine sugar syrup and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave oven until bubbling about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir bacon pecans reserved bacon grease and vanilla extract through the sugar mixture; heat in microwave oven for 3 minutes more. Immediately add baking soda and stir just until foamy.

Step 5

Working quickly spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool until set about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.

Nutritional Information

Microwave Bacon Brittle Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 337.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.4g 11%

Carbohydrates: 55.8g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 41.1g

Fat: 11.7g 18%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 13.6mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 9.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 2.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 11.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 15.4mg 6%

Potassium: 108.9mg 3%

Sodium: 642.4mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 105.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.