Description
Maple bacon crack blends sweet and salty flavors into an irresistible treat. Crispy bacon, maple syrup, and brown sugar create a perfect snack that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz/226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp black pepper (optional, for a little kick)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Base: Unroll crescent roll dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, meticulously sealing perforated edges to create a unified rectangular surface.
- Flavor Foundation: Brush entire dough with melted butter, then drizzle maple syrup evenly, creating a glistening base that will caramelize during baking. Sprinkle brown sugar comprehensively across the surface.
- Seasoning Layer: Dust the sugared surface with black pepper and optional cayenne, introducing a subtle warmth. Distribute crumbled bacon strategically to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Baking Process: Slide the prepared sheet into a preheated oven at 375F (190C). Bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden-brown and surface caramelizes beautifully.
- Finishing Touch: Immediately after removing from oven, shower the surface with flaky sea salt to elevate flavor complexity. Let cool for 5-10 minutes, allowing the creation to crisp and set naturally.
- Serving: Break or slice into delectable pieces, presenting a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and savory elements that promise an irresistible culinary experience.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Preparation: Press crescent roll seams firmly to prevent separation during baking, creating a smooth, uniform base for maximum flavor distribution.
- Manage Moisture Control: Avoid oversaturating dough with maple syrup and butter to prevent soggy texture; use light, even drizzles for perfect caramelization.
- Bacon Crispness Strategy: Pre-cook bacon until extra crispy to ensure crunchy texture throughout the dish and prevent potential sogginess after baking.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven closely during final minutes of baking to achieve golden-brown caramelization without burning sugar or edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg