Description
Maple bacon crack combines sweet and salty flavors in an irresistible treat that quickly becomes a crowd favorite. Crispy bacon and rich maple syrup create a delightful snack you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tube crescent rolls
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pure maple syrup
Nuts:
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) chopped pecan pieces
Instructions
- Prepare bacon by laying strips on a baking sheet and roasting at 400F for 18 minutes until softly cooked but not crisp. Drain excess grease and roughly chop into small pieces.
- Lower oven temperature to 375F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly coat parchment with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Unroll crescent roll dough onto prepared parchment, pressing seams together to create a seamless rectangular sheet. Use a fork to puncture multiple small holes across the entire surface.
- Generously brush half the maple syrup across the dough’s surface using a pastry brush, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle brown sugar uniformly over the maple-coated dough, creating a consistent sweet layer.
- Distribute chopped bacon pieces and pecan fragments evenly across the sugared surface.
- Drizzle remaining maple syrup over the toppings, allowing it to cascade across the entire surface.
- Bake in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the surface becomes bubbly and caramelized.
Notes
- Ensure bacon remains soft by cooking at 400F for 18 minutes, avoiding overcooking which can make it tough and bitter.
- Choose thick-cut bacon for richer flavor and better texture in the final dish.
- Drain bacon thoroughly on paper towels to prevent excess grease from making the dough soggy.
- Press crescent roll dough seams firmly to create a uniform base that bakes evenly and looks more professional.
- For gluten-free option, substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt or cinnamon to enhance the sweet-savory balance of maple and bacon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 345 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg