16 Pecan Recipes - Southern Living

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Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

This pecan pie is to die for! Forget your tried-and-true pecan pie recipe and replace it immediately with this one. You'll never look back.

Recipe: Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

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Sticky-Bun Pumpkin Muffins

Sticky buns and pumpkin bread combine in this amazing muffin recipe. A mixture of toasted pecans, butter, and brown sugar creates the sweet topping. Serve these for breakfast, or skip the "sticky" part and make Pecan-Pumpkin Bread instead.

Recipe: Sticky-Bun Pumpkin Muffins
Recipe: Pecan-Pumpkin Bread

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Fettucine with Zucchini and Pecans

Pecans aren't just for dessert. Try them toasted in this Italian-inspired fettucine with fresh basil and Asiago cheese.

Recipe: Fettucine with Zucchini and Pecans

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Apple-Pear Salad with Maple-Pecan Bacon

Pecans add crunch and a hint of nutty flavor to this delicious fall salad. Maple bacon, fresh fruit, and Gorgonzola cheese up the ante in flavor, and a Cranberry Vinaigrette makes it even more delicious!

Recipe: Apple-Pear Salad with Maple-Pecan Bacon

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Chicken Marsala

We added buttery toasted pecans and even dredged the chicken in a pecan mixture for extra flavor and texture in this Chicken Marsala recipe. The results are amazing!

Recipe: Chicken Marsala

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Turkey Burger Patty Melts

Never eat a bland turkey burger again! Mix toasted pecans, Gorgonzola cheese, and garlic salt with ground turkey to form the patties. A cranberry-Dijon mustard sauce serves as the perfect condiment to the layers of grilled bread, Monterey Jack cheese, arugula, and favorful turkey burgers.

Recipe: Turkey Burger Patty Melts

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Mama's German Chocolate Cake

Pure Southern perfection! Layers of moist German chocolate cake and sweet-and-nutty Coconut-Pecan Frosting will make this dessert an instant favorite.

Recipe: Mama's German Chocolate Cake

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Pecan-Honey Butter

Slather this sweet Pecan-Honey Butter on a slice of bread bread for a tasty little treat.

Recipe: Pecan-Honey Butter

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Pecan-Stuffed Pickled Jalapeños

For an easy appetizer, fill pickled jalapeños with garlic-and-herb cheese. Top with toasted pecans, and you're ready to entertain!

Recipe: Pecan-Stuffed Pickled Jalapeños

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Banana-Pecan Smoothies

Bananas, pecans, cinnamon, and honey blended together combine the flavors of summer and fall in this easy smoothie recipe.

Recipe: Banana-Pecan Smoothies

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Chili-Lime Pecans

You won't be able to stop munching on these toasted pecans seasoned with lime juice and chili powder.

Recipe: Chili-Lime Pecans

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Hot Caramel-Pecan Topping

Spruce up your ice cream with this surprisingly easy caramel topping.

Recipe: Hot Caramel-Pecan Topping

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Warm Pecan Vinaigrette

Serve this warm vinaigrette over baby spinach for a great fall salad. Toasted pecans, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard give it its wonderful flavor.

Recipe: Warm Pecan Vinaigrette

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Croissant French Toast with Pecans

This decadent breakfast is sure to please the whole family. A honey, butter, and toasted pecan mixture is what makes Croissant French Toast irresistible.

Recipe: Croissant French Toast with Pecans

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Pecan Pesto

Toasted pecans kick up the flavor of ordinary pesto. Use this recipe for homemade pesto, or as a shortcut add toasted pecans (coarsely chopped in a foor processor) to store-bought pesto.

Recipe: Pecan Pesto

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Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites

Make mini pecan sandwiches with a filling of cream cheese, pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, and fresh chives. So simple, but so tasty!

Recipe: Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites
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