Chef Michael Mignano's Famous "Mignano Bar"

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AmountIngredient
Cashew Nuts
Macadamia Nuts
Salt
Heavy Cream1 qt
Granulated Sugar
Brown Sugar
Corn Syrup
Evaporated Milk
Unsalted Butter½-inch cubes
Scaled ingredient total4,424 g

Prep Method 5

  1. 1.Lightly toast the nuts; set aside to cool, then coarsely chop and combine with the salt in a bowl.
  2. 2.Prepare a flat half sheet pan with parchment paper and frame. Grease the interior of the frame and paper with vegetable oil.
  3. 3.Combine the cream, sugars, corn syrup, evaporated milk and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk to combine.
  4. 4.Cook the mixture to 242°F (117°C), then quickly mix in the salted nuts.
  5. 5.Pour the caramel into the prepared frame and allow to set overnight on a flat surface.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Cashew NutsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Macadamia NutsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0327
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Heavy Cream$4.9115
Purchase item nameGreat Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 32 oz Carton
Purchase cost$4.74
Purchase unit32 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10450340
Vendorwalmart
Granulated Sugar$1.3172
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Brown Sugar$0.9603
Purchase item nameGreat Value Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz
Purchase cost$1.98
Purchase unit32 ounce_mass
Date added2026-05-16
Item ID #10315012
Vendorwalmart
Corn SyrupThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Evaporated MilkThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Unsalted Butter$3.0627
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Total Yield4,400 g
Total Cost$10.2844
Cost Per G:$0.0023
Cost Per Serving$10.2844

Partial estimate; unpriced ingredients are excluded. 63% of ingredient weight is priced.

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  • Macadamia Nuts: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Corn Syrup: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Evaporated Milk: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per scaled recipe

Serving size1 serving (4400 g)

Amount per serving

Calories8330

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 708g
907%
Saturated Fat 192g
959%
Cholesterol 2030mg
677%
Sodium 14340mg
623%
Total Carbohydrate 1372g
499%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 427g
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 63% mapped. Scaled batch: 8326 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: one half-size frame 15.5" L x 10.75" W x 2.38" H