Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts

Name: Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H55M0.000S
Yield: About 3 cups (6 to 8 servings)
Ingredients: 8 ounces (8 to 9 slices), applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 1 large egg white; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 cup raw almonds (about 5 ounces); 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Level: Easy
Total: 2 hr 55 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 2 hr
Cook: 45 min

Yield: About 3 cups (6 to 8 servings)

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Ingredients

8 ounces (8 to 9 slices), applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

1 large egg white

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/3 cup sugar

1 cup raw almonds (about 5 ounces)

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

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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. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour 1/4 cup of the bacon fat on a heavy rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly.
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. Add the almonds, walnuts and cayenne pepper. Toss until the nuts are coated.
Spread the nut mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet. 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.
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.