Chocolate Covered Bacon
Servings: 1 Pound of Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Cook the bacon on a griddle or in skillet in batches until crispy, about 3-5 minutes on each side.1 pound bacon
- Allow the bacon to cool on a cooling rack over a baking pan to catch the grease.
- Heat the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- Add the coconut oil and heat again for an additional 15-30 seconds. Stir to combine1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a separate large baking sheet.
- Dip a piece of bacon into the chocolate. Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate onto both sides of the bacon, leaving around 1 inch of space without the chocolate on top.
- Place the bacon on the parchment paper line baking pan and repeat the process with the remaining bacon and chocolate.
- Place the pan in the fridge to let the chocolate harden fully then serve, about 15 minutes. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of chocolate covered bacon. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
648
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
