Chocolate-Covered Bacon

While looking back at our previous posts, I noticed that something was not quite right. I couldn't pinpoint the exact problem, but something was definitely missing. Something...salty. And then it hit me - the last two posts were missing that magical part of the pig belly. The part that is cured, and often smoked, and sliced thin for all of my breakfast needs. Bacon.

We frantically rushed to come up with something bacony as soon as possible, and this next recipe will not disappoint you bacon-lusters. I truly believe that this is as awesome as food can get. We can not legally make anything more awesome, because if we did your eyes would explode. Here's our take on chocolate-covered bacon:



1. The only necessary ingredients are bacon and chocolate, but you can top the bacon with whatever your little heart desires. We picked up two types of bacon, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanuts, graham crackers and mini marshmallows.







2. Fry up the bacon. These things will work the best if the bacon is crispy, but any form of bacon is okay. Except raw. Drain cooked bacon on paper towel and set aside.





3. Set up a double boiler and melt chocolate chips. Resist the urge to eat all of the chocolate and/or smear it on your face while pretending it is fecal matter.





4. Cover bacon in thin coat of chocolate and place on parchment paper. If you are topping the pieces with anything, now is the time to sprinkle your goodies on them.





5. When the entire batch if done, let it sit in the fridge until firm.





There you have it - chocolate-covered bacon. The ones pictured at the top are s'mores strips with crumbled graham crackers and mini marshmallows. Effing delicious. If there are any leftovers, eat them the next morning with Cadbury Creme Eggs and toast.

Get your mind out of the gutter, that's white chocolate drizzle.

- Brought to you by Angie, Carol, Charles, Daniel, Laura, Marcus & Michelle