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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free

    Chocolate-Dipped Bacon

    Published: Feb 18, 2014 · Last modified: May 4, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Salty bacon is paired with sweet dark chocolate for a salty sweet snack that’s sure to be a hit.

    I have a very important topic to discuss today: bacon.

    I recently attended a friend’s party and brought two different treats – one for those who crave a healthier option, and these. I can summarize the attendees feelings by quoting one of them: “You’re not allowed to come back unless you’re holding a pound of these.” But fair warning – things like this will happen:

    Credit to Val D’Aquila

    It occurred to me as I was making these that I’ve always called bacon “candy for men”. And despite the total inappropriateness of the name, I’ve decided to call chocolate-dipped bacon “Man Candy”.

    I don’t care what you think because I think it’s hilarious. Okay, I care what you think a little… but mostly I just think it’s hilarious.

    Credit to Val D’Aquila

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    Chocolate Covered Bacon

    Chocolate-Dipped Bacon

    5 from 1 vote
    Salty bacon is paired with sweet dark chocolate for a salty sweet snack that’s sure to be a hit.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes
    Total Time 28 minutes
    Servings 24 pieces

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 strips bacon, each sliced in half
    • ⅛ cup melted coconut oil, or other oil of choice
    • 8 ounces dark chocolate chips, melted
    • Sea salt, optional
    • Icing, optional
    • Sprinkles, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375° F. Line one baking sheet with aluminum foil, and line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside parchment-lined sheet.
    • Place halved-bacon strips on aluminum-lined baking sheet, closely together. Bake for 9-12 minutes, flip, and bake for another 9-12 (or maybe even longer – thicker slices will need more time). You want them to be crisp, but not burned and you don’t want the edges to be curled. When done baking, place on paper towels to dry and cool.
    • Melt chocolate. For dipping purposes, you want to thin out the chocolate a bit. Add oil to chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave in 15 second increments, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
    • Dip each piece of bacon in chocolate, and place on prepared pan to dry. If desired, sprinkle some sea salt on the dipped end as well. If so desired, decorate with icing or sprinkles.
    • If your house is cool enough, let them sit out to dry. Otherwise you can expedite the process and place the sheet in the fridge and they should be set in about ten minutes. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    I like to use two overlapping sheets of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet for cooking the bacon to ensure the grease doesn’t spill out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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