5 Delicious Ways to Cook with Candied Pecans (Bizzuka)

Candied pecans have a sweet crunch that could be just what your next meal needs. If you don't have an easy candied pecan recipe, we suggest starting with this one. Once you've baked a batch, some show-stopping recipes await you.

Delicious, creative, and satisfying, these 5 dishes will have everyone around the dinner table asking for seconds (Note: all recipes make 4 servings).

1. Strawberry Candied Pecan Salad
Sugary pecans are mouth-watering with the mix of fresh strawberries and crisp greens in this recipe. Toss the following ingredients together and top with balsamic vinaigrette:

- 8 cups field greens
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 3 cups strawberries
- 1 cup candied pecans

2. Green Beans, Bacon & Candied Pecans
This candied pecan recipe is perfect as a side serving, though it's so delicious it might steal the show from your main dish. The bacon and pecan mixture are the highlight of this dish, both hearty and drenched in maple syrup. Here's what you'll need to combine:

- 1 lb cooked and trimmed green beans
- 6 slices of cooked and crumbled maple-glazed bacon
- 1/3 cup of candied pecans

3. Grilled Apple Butter & Candied Pecan Sandwich
Apple butter and candied pecans are both heavenly on their own; but put them together and you have a sandwich that is on the next level. Kids and adults alike love this one, which is usually gone before you can blink. Grill up the following between two buttered sliced of bread to complete the sandwich:

- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- Slices of sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

4. Baked Brie with Candied Pecans
Need a quick but tasty appetizer? Baked Brie with candied pecans is your go-to recipe. You'll need to start by baking the Brie separately from the pecans for 15 minutes at 360? in the oven. Once out, top the softened cheese roll with the pecans and serve warm. Here's all you'll need:

- 8oz brie roll (cut the top of the rind off before placing in oven)
- 1/2 cup candied pecans

5. Cream Cheese, Apple & Pecan Roll-ups
Our final recipe is a dreamy combination of flaky croissant stuffed with flavors. First, unroll your crescent dough and layer the cheese, apple, and pecan at the widest end. Next, roll up the dough and bake in the oven for approximately 10 minutes at 375?. Note: this makes 8 rolls, but you'll probably want to eat more than one at a time.

- 1 package of crescent dough
- 1 green apple, cut into 1" slices
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 8 candied pecans

Often added to provide some extra crunch and sweetness, candied pecans should not just be used as an afterthought. Their sweet crunch is best served as the highlight of a meal, used to create dishes like these that will leave everyone asking for more.

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