Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts

Name: Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts
Prep time: 2 h 55 min
Cook time: 2 h 55 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 142 grams cup raw almonds (about; 227 grams (8 to 9 slices), applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 large egg white; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 79 milliliters sugar; 113 grams cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (about

Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 347 calories, 10g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of kosher salt, egg white, cayenne pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly diet.

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until brown and crisp, 8 to 9 minutes.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Oven

Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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Bacon

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Slotted Spoon

Paper Towels

Pour 1/4 cup of the bacon fat on a heavy rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly.

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Bacon Drippings

Spread

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Baking Sheet

Beat the egg white and salt until just foamy using a whisk in a medium bowl. Gradually add the sugar and beat until just blended.

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Egg Whites

Sugar

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Add the almonds, walnuts and cayenne pepper. Toss until the nuts are coated.

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Cayenne Pepper

Almonds

Walnuts

Nuts

Spread the nut mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet.

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Spread

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Bake until the nuts are crisp and brown, about 35 minutes, turning and stirring the nut mixture with a metal spatula every 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 2 hours.

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Nuts

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Spatula

Transfer the nut mixture to a bowl; add the bacon pieces and toss to blend. This recipe can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Real Bacon Pieces