Maple Glazed Pound Cake & Candied Bacon Pecans Recipe

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Maple Glazed Pound Cake & Candied Bacon Pecans

Maple Glazed Pound Cake & Candied Bacon Pecans

Maple Glazed Pound Cake & Candied Bacon Pecans,   A play on the classic combination of pancakes and bacon, this pound cake can be enjoyed as a breakfast or dessert. My first thought was that it might be too sweet, but it works because the pound cake is buttery and not sweet. Plus, when you add bacon to a sweet dish it brings another level of flavor. I remember the first time I heard that people were putting bacon on a donut, at first it was weird to me. Then, I started thinking about how well bacon goes with pancakes , drizzle a little extra syrup on it and YUM. So, why not?

Don’t forget, The addition of pecans adds a nice crunch and nutty flavor. This is sure to be a favorite at your next brunch!

Maple Glazed Pound Cake & Candied Bacon Pecans

 

Maple Glazed Pound Cake & Candied Bacon Pecans Recipe

 

Ingredients
1 Pound Cake, sliced
2 oz. halved pecans
3 slices of bacon
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350
Cut the bacon into chunks, place in a bowl.
Rough chop the pecans, add to the bacon.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with the brown sugar in a microwave safe dish.
Pour over the bacon & pecans, spread out on a sheet pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked. Allow to cool, break like into chunks like a brittle.

For the glaze:

Using an electric mixer, whip 1 tablespoon butter and maple syrup until smooth.
Hand fold in the powdered sugar, then finish with mixer.
Glaze should be thinner than frosting, but not runny. Add a little powdered sugar if needed.
Place slices of pound cake in a baking dish, drizzling icing between each layer and on top.
Top with candied bacon & pecans.

Notes:
To create individual layered cakes, top a slice of pound cake with glaze and another slice of cake. Glaze again, top with bacon & pecans.

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The Easiest 3 Step Loaded Baked Potato Salad

 

The Easiest 3 Step Loaded Baked Potato Salad

3 Step Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Crispy bacon. Cheddar cheese. Sour Cream. All yummy ingredients that help make this a great addition to any meal, especially your next BBQ! Show off with this easy, Loaded Baked Potato Salad. Who knew it would be so easy to make potato salad? One pot, one bowl, a spoon and measuring cup is all you need. Last time I purchased potato salad from the deli it was $5.99 lb. I made this potato salad with ingredients I already had right in my refrigerator!

What you need:

4 large potatoes
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon (or bacon bits)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
green onion to garnish
salt & pepper to taste
 

What to do:

  1. Wash, dry and cut potatoes into bite size pieces. Boil on Medium high until fork tender. Drain, rinse with cool water, set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl mix together the mayo, sour cream, bacon, cheese, salt & pepper.
  3. Add the potatoes, cover and refrigerate until cold. About an hour.

Tip* This salad is best if made in the morning or the day before. Add a spoonful of mayo or sour cream the next day if necessary.

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