BACON BAKLAVA

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Who says bacon can't be dessert? One bite of this surprisingly good Bacon Baklava will convert any naysayers. -Preci D'Silva, Dubai, United Arab Emerates

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds bacon strips
1 cup toasted chopped almonds
3/4 cup chopped dates
10 tablespoons butter, melted
20 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Coarsely crumble bacon into a food processor; add almonds and dates. Cover and process until finely chopped., Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan., Layer five sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter., Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Ki Himel
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This recipe is a waste of time and money.


Dilip Soni
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Adrian Romero
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I'm not sure I would make this recipe again.


Andry_xy93
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This recipe was too complicated for me.


Md Shafin Islam
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I had a hard time finding the ingredients for this recipe.


Samahir Shayan
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The bacon baklava was a bit too dry for my taste.


Choko Brahmi
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The bacon baklava was a bit too greasy for my taste.


Thato Mosima
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I thought the bacon baklava was a bit too salty, but my husband loved it.


Waqas Ujagar
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The bacon baklava was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Sesethu Booi
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This bacon baklava is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's a unique and delicious dessert that everyone will love.


Lucky Ekpang
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I wasn't sure about the combination of bacon and baklava, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Meagan Mitchell
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This recipe is a must-try! The bacon baklava is crispy, flaky, and addictive.


Heart Broken
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This was my first time making bacon baklava and it turned out amazing! I can't wait to make it again.


Eric Bimpong
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I love this recipe! It's so unique and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Munir Reza Khan
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This bacon baklava is a great appetizer or dessert. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mubeen Badar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bacon baklava turned out perfect! It was crispy and flaky, with just the right amount of sweetness and saltiness.


Ali Amjad Chaduary
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This was a fun recipe to try! I wasn't sure what to expect, but the end result was delicious. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava.


Faustine Renatu
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I've never had bacon baklava before, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Junior Michael
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This bacon baklava was a hit at my party! The combination of sweet and savory was perfect, and the bacon added a nice salty crunch. I will definitely be making this again.