Chocolate-Covered Bacon Strips Recipe

Chocolate-Covered Bacon

Ingredients

• 12 slices thick-cut bacon
• 12 wooden skewers
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Place a baking rack on top of a large baking sheet.
2. Thread each slice of bacon onto a skewer and place the skewered bacon on the baking rack.
3. Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until crisp. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
5. Using a pastry brush, coat each side of the cooled, skewered bacon with the melted chocolate mixture.
6. Place the coated bacon on a sheet of waxed paper and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
7. Store the chocolate-covered bacon in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Recipe Tip

For extra flavor, consider topping the chocolate-covered bacon with finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, toasted coconut, brown sugar, or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Add the topping while the chocolate is still wet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 126
• Fat: 9g (12% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 4g (20% DV)
• Cholesterol: 10mg (3% DV)
• Sodium: 213mg (9% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 9g (3% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% DV)
• Total Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 4g (8% DV)
• Calcium: 6mg (0% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (3% DV)
• Potassium: 103mg (2% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.