Pecan Pie with Praline Maple Bacon
- 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. pecan pieces
- 1 (37-oz.) Bakery pecan pie (10-in.)
- Frozen whipped topping, thawed; for serving
- 3 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp. caramel sauce
- 6 slices smoked thick-sliced bacon
Stir together
maple syrup and caramel sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
Preheat oven to
375 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil; place a wire rack in
prepared baking pan. Place bacon in a single layer on wire rack. Bake for 20 to
25 minutes or until the bacon is slightly chewy.
Meanwhile,
place brown sugar and pecans in a mini food processor. Cover and pulse 10 to 15
times or until the pecans are finely chopped.
Sprinkle brown
sugar mixture on top of each bacon slice; gently press to adhere.
Bake bacon for
10 to 12 minutes more or until bacon is crisp and brown sugar mixture is slightly
bubbly. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Coarsely chop bacon.
To serve, top
pie slices with whipped topping, if desired. Drizzle with maple-caramel syrup
and sprinkle with bacon pieces.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL