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Candied Bacon Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Candied Bacon Hot Chocolate is a savory twist on a classic winter drink. Caramelized bacon garnishes homemade hot chocolate in this delicious drink.

Hot chocolate is the epitome of winter in my mind. It brings back memories of childhood. But now I’m an adult so it’s time for my hot chocolate to grow up too. That’s why I add candied bacon to it. It’s like bacon, but it’s candy. 

Candied Bacon Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate with Candied Bacon Ingredients

To make this hot chocolate recipe, you will need the following ingredients (scroll down to the recipe below for precise amounts):

How to Make Candied Bacon

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Trim any really fatty areas of the ends of bacon, if any. Place on rack.
  2. Bake for 6 minutes. Turn and bake for another 6 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar and pepper in a shallow dish.
  4. Carefully using tongs, dip each bacon slice into the brown sugar mixture, pressing down to stick. Do this on both sides. Put back on the rack and bake for another 5 minutes. Flip over and bake for another 5 minutes. At the very end, put under the broiler for 15-30 seconds on each side. Do not burn!
  5. Place onto another clean cooling rack.
Candied Bacon

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate

In a saucepan, heat brown sugar and milk over medium heat. Whisk until combined. Add cocoa powder and whisk. Let come JUST to a boil.

Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows. Add candied bacon slices. Also, for more bacon-y goodness, garnish with chopped candied bacon.

Candied Bacon Hot Chocolate Recipe

More Hot Chocolate Recipes

If you liked this recipe, try my spicy version. Here are some more hot cocoa recipes you must try!

Candied Bacon Hot Chocolate

Candied bacon brings a classic hot chocolate to another level.
5 from 2 votes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 602 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Candied Bacon:

  • 4 pieces bacon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Hot Chocolate:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Trim any really fatty areas of the ends of bacon, if any. Cut bacon in half so you have 8 pieces.
  • Place on rack. Bake for 6 minutes. Turn and bake for another 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Carefully using tongs, dip each bacon slice into the brown sugar mixture, pressing down to stick. Do this on both sides.
  • Put back on the rack and bake for another 5 minutes. Flip over and bake for another 5 minutes.
  • At the very end, put under the broiler for 15-30 seconds on each side. Do not burn!
  • Place onto another clean cooling rack.

For the Hot Chocolate:

  • In a saucepan, heat brown sugar and milk over medium heat. Whisk until combined. Add cocoa powder and whisk. Let come JUST to a boil.
  • Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows.
  • Add 2 candied bacon slices.
  • Also, for more bacon-y goodness, garnish with chopped candied bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 3gSugar: 77gVitamin A: 412IUCalcium: 368mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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Recipe Rating




Emily Enchanted

Sunday 21st of August 2022

I love this recipe because the bacon adds so much flavor!

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