Pee-can? Peh-kahn? While we can’t all agree on the pronunciation, we can all agree that pecans are delicious. Everyone thinks of them for pie, but there are many other ways to incorporate pecans into your cooking. From breakfast to dessert, here are 22 recipes with pecans that aren’t pie.
Uncle Wiley's Chicken Salad
"My Uncle Wiley lives in Winter Haven Florida. We try to visit him a couple of times a year. I love to cook, so I cook while I am there, unless we are going to some of the great restaurants in the area. But he makes the best chicken salad I have ever eaten. I brought this recipe home with me. My family and friends absolutely love it." - Debbie
Great Grandma's Best Banana Bread
"This recipe was given to my mother by my Great Grandma Armour back in the early 60's. It is the only recipe we have used in our family and for good reason. I have never found another recipe for banana bread that is as moist, easy, and delicious. I absolutely love tried and true old family recipes. I plan to hand this recipe down to my daughter as well." - Jody
Chocolate Pecan Cake
"I love desserts and chocolate! This cake is so delicious, I have made it several times for pot lucks and other functions. Never a piece left." - Teresa
Mexican Style Pecan Chocolate Squares
"If chocolate and pecans are your favorites, you should give this recipe a try! They taste similar too, but better than pecan pie without needing a fork and knife!" - Paula
Turtle Cake
"We LOVE this cake. It is so delicious and it is even better when chilled overnight in the refrigerator. I made this year for my birthday and it was yummy!" - Charlotte
Blueberry Maple Pecan Cinnamon Buns
"I really liked how the blueberries in the cinnamon layer baked up in the buns with many of them bursting and spreading their blueberry goodness even further. The blueberry, maple pecan flavour combination was definitely a winner and it went perfectly in the light and fluffy buns." - Kevin
Cajun Cake
"This is a warm, gooey, old-fashioned cake everyone will love. Betty comes from the heart of Cajun country where I bet this cake is found on every potluck dessert table. The cake itself is easy to make, spongy, and has bits of pineapple in every bite. The icing is thick, sugary and full of coconut and pecans." - The Kitchen Crew
Holiday Harvest Cranberry Orange Pecan Spread
"What a special treat this was with our bagels and coffee this morning! Serve as a breakfast spread with bagels, muffins or homemade rolls, or as a wonderful addition to an hors d'oeuvre tray served with an assortment of specialty crackers and toasts." - Family Favorites
Granny Cake
"My mother has been making this cake for 30 years. It takes minimal time to prepare and is so very moist!" - Stephanie
Pecan Pie Balls
"These are just like bite-sized pecan pies. Since they are small, you won't feel guilty when you take two or three. If you can stop there..." - The Kitchen Crew
The South's Finest Pralines
"Have you ever visited Savannah, New Orleans or Charleston and go into one of those candy shops where they let you sample a piece of praline and it just melts in your mouth and then you just can't help but buy a pound for $16? Well, I have and now I don't have to anymore because I can make these bad boys at home and now you can too!" - Leah
Hummingbird Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Filling
"Growing up in the south I remember the first time I had a Hummingbird cake and I have had a love affair with it since then. I typically had them with the three yummy layers and cream cheese frosting oozing from all the layers. The ripe bananas not only give this cake the basic flavor it makes this cake melt in your mouth tender. Adding pecans and pineapple just makes this cake absolutely divine" - Debbie
Butter Pecan Pound Cake
"This is a decadent pound cake recipe with a wonderful pecan flavor thanks to the ground toasted pecans mixed in the batter. What makes this pound cake extra good is poking holes in the warm cake and pouring a rich butter glaze on top." - The Kitchen Crew
Perfect Italian Cream Cake
"Everyone loves this cake, and can't believe it starts with a mix! The frosting recipe makes a LOT of frosting, as my family likes it decadent!" - Michelle
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
"I just can't go back to any canned cinnamon rolls after making these. Great for brunches, for breakfast or a late night snack." - Christina
Dangerously Fudgy Brownies
"I could never find a brownie recipe that I liked. Too dense, too cakey, too dry, you name it. Finally, I took the best parts of several recipes and came up with these moist, chocolatey treats. In my house, these brownies barely have a chance to cool before they're gobbled up." - Krystal
Orange French Toast With Pecan Sauce
"f you are really in the mood to completely blow your diet (as I was last weekend), this is the way to do it! Bright, citrus flavors mixed with caramel and bourbon. This decadent breakfast is perfect for the holidays." - David
Candied Nuts and Brie Dip
"I love this recipe. I always serve with the apples and bread so I can switch back and forth. It is good with crisp pears too." - Lisa
Cherry Pecan Cinnamon Roll Cake
"I took your basic cinnamon roll cake recipe and added a twist. This is the dessert I made for Easter dinner this year. It is like eating breakfast and dessert all at once. I mean what's better than a glazed cinnamon roll anyway? Adding some sweet yet tart dried cherries and pecans to it, that's what!" - Annette
Caramel Pecan Pound Cake
"I have made this cake for years and take it to church functions and just to enjoy at home. I'm not into sweets that much but I love this cake." - Linda
Sweet Alabama Pecanbread
"What a treat to have alongside your morning coffee! The perfect amount of sweetness." - The Kitchen Crew