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Chocolate Covered Bacon is an irresistible carnival inspired snack with sweet and salty flavors! All you need is bacon and chocolate plus some toppings. Make this chocolate bacon for a party or give it away as a gift!

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While it may sound strange, chocolate covered bacon-on-a-stick has made the rounds at State Fairs in Wisconsin and Minnesota again and again. When you can’t wait for the State Fair, you’ve got to make your own!

There aren’t many rules for this chocolate covered bacon recipe. As long as the bacon is crispy and the chocolate is melted, you’re good to go. Needless to say, it’s fabulous for parties and to give as gifts to the bacon lovers in your life.

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Bacon

Can I make it ahead of time?

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Chocolate Covered Bacon

How to Make Chocolate Covered Bacon

The first step is cooking the bacon, and any of the following methods work fine:

  • Frying: Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Oven: Broil the bacon on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet, or on a broiler pan.
  • Microwaving: Microwave over 80% power for 3-4 minutes with paper towels underneath and on top.

The key is to get the bacon crispy, but not brittle. Also, use paper towels to dab away leftover fat, which could prevent chocolate from adhering.

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While the bacon is cooking, you can melt the chocolate. Here are two easy ways to do it:

  • Double boiler: Melt chocolate in a small saucepan over a tepid water bath.
  • Microwave: Place chocolate into a microwavable bowl and microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between each interval.

You can spoon the chocolate onto the bacon, but I find abrush is easiest. If you’re doubling the recipe, you may find it easiest to make chocolate dipped bacon.

The last step is decorating. Some great topping choices are nuts like pistachios or almonds, sprinkle and crushed oreos. The possibilities are endless so you can get creative. When making this with kids, set up stations so they can decorate their own!

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Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to one month.

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Chocolate Covered Bacon

Chocolate Covered Bacon is a carnival-inspired snack with irresistible sweet and salty flavors. All you need is bacon and chocolate plus some toppings. Perfect for a party or gift!

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon, 12-16 slices
  • 8 oz white chocolate, see note
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, or milk chocolate
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, optional

Optional Toppings

  • shredded coconut
  • chopped almonds
  • pistachios
  • Oreo cookies, crumbled
  • sprinkles, rainbow, nonpareils etc.

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy following package directions, i.e. using a skillet or in the oven or microwave.

  • Use paper towels to dab away excess fat from the bacon after cooking. Then set aside.

  • Place white chocolate and 1 tbsp coconut oil into a microwaveable bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring each time.

  • Place semisweet or milk chocolate into a separate bowl and melt the same way.

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and place the bacon strips on top.

  • Brush or spoon one type of melted chocolate onto the bacon to cover. Then decorate with optional toppings and/or drizzle some of the other chocolate on top.

  • Place baking sheet in the fridge for 15 minutes to set and then serve.

Notes

  • Any type of bacon will work including turkey bacon.
  • Baking chocolate is ideal, as it'll be easier to apply to the bacon. Chocolate chips are also possible but can be thick, so add 1 tbsp coconut oil for spreadability.
  • You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler instead of the microwave if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Serving Size

50 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

214

% Daily Value*

Fat

16

g

25

%

Saturated Fat

8

g

40

%

Cholesterol

21

mg

7

%

Potassium

176

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

11

g

4

%

Fiber

1

g

4

%

Sugar

9

g

10

%

Net Carbs

10

g

20

%

Protein

8

g

16

%

Vitamin A

10

IU

%

Calcium

27

mg

3

%

Iron

0.8

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Please read our nutrition disclaimer.

Author: Cindy

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate bacon, chocolate covered bacon

Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment below!

More recipes for carnival food:

  • Funnel Cake Fries
  • Deep Fried Cookie Dough
  • Deep Fried S’mores

Editor note: Published Oct 18, 2016 and updated June 24, 2019

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FAQs

Does chocolate covered bacon need to be refrigerated? ›

How to Store Chocolate Covered Bacon. To store these sweet-and-savory skewers, simply keep them on a wax paper-lined sheet in the fridge. You don't have to keep them on a baking sheet if you don't have the room, but be sure to keep them on the wax paper as this will help keep the chocolate from sticking to anything.

Does bacon taste good with chocolate? ›

I used semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate for a contrasting effect on alternating pieces of bacon. Three of us tried it,and it received in stars: 3.0, 3.5, and 5.0. This really is pretty good, and with just 2 ingredients, really worth trying yourself.

What does chocolate covered bacon taste like? ›

Tastes So Right

Either a special dark chocolate, or milk chocolate is used to coat the bacon. The result is a sweet and salty indulgent treat, guaranteed to wow the taste buds.

Can candied bacon sit out overnight? ›

The general rule of food safety is to not let raw meat or cooked food sit out for more than 2 hours, and that rule applies to uncooked or cooked bacon.

How long can bacon sit in the fridge before it goes bad? ›

Information. You can keep bacon in the refrigerator at 40 ºF or below for one week. Bacon can also be frozen at 0 ºF for four months (for best quality). For more information about bacon and storage of other bacon products, go to Bacon and Food Safety.

Why does restaurant bacon taste so good? ›

The bacon chefs use in restaurants, however, is usually far leaner than the supermarket kind. Chefs often have the benefit of specifying with their suppliers how they like their meat-to-fat ratio, and this gives them less fatty bacon that has the perfect amount of lubrication without getting greasy.

What can you add to bacon to make it taste better? ›

Even though it doesn't necessarily come with a mild flavor, bacon is a total blank canvas. With the help of some extra ingredients and spices for your bacon, you can take its original savory, salty, and smoky flavor and enhance it with things like chili powder and coffee, Sriracha, maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey.

What makes chocolate taste better? ›

Cocoa Bean Quality: The quality of the cocoa beans used is paramount. Fine-flavored cocoa beans, such as Criollo and Trinitario varieties, are often considered superior due to their complex and nuanced flavors.

Why is my bacon chewy instead of crispy? ›

If you toss cold meat into a hot pan, the fat immediately starts to seize up, resulting in bacon that has a gummy texture. For perfectly crisp strips with tender-but-not-gummy fat, start the bacon in a cold pan over medium-low heat, and take your time.

When was chocolate covered bacon invented? ›

Chocolate-covered bacon is an American food that consists of cooked bacon with a coating of either milk chocolate or dark chocolate. It can be topped with sea salt, crumbled pistachios, walnuts, or almond bits. References on the internet date back at least to 2005.

What is the tastiest cut of bacon? ›

Middle Cut Bacon

This is a really tasty cut if you can get it. It's a much larger piece of bacon as it's streaky and back bacon in one cut. Excellent flavour and texture and is called as such as it's taken from the middle of the pig.

Does vacuum packed bacon need to be refrigerated? ›

The removal of oxygen from a food package does not eliminate microbial growth. Perishable (whether it is raw or cooked) meats and poultry in vacuum packaging cannot be stored at room temperature. They must be kept either in the refrigerator at 40 ºF or below, or for longer storage, in the freezer at 0 °F or below.

Do store bought bacon bits need to be refrigerated? ›

The bits are shelf stable as packed but need to be refrigerated after the foil pouch has been opened. Real bacon bits can be used in any food system where real bacon flavor is desired. Use it in salad toppings, gravies, quiche, potato toppings, pasta, bakery items, sauces, and soups.

Does ready to eat bacon need to be refrigerated? ›

Cooked Bacon Products

Take the bacon home immediately and refrigerate it at 40°F or below. For shelf-stable, cooked bacon, store the product at 85°F or below. Refrigerate after opening. Observe the manufacturer's recommended "use-by" date.

Does bacon need to be covered in the fridge? ›

How to Store Bacon In the Fridge. You can store raw, opened bacon in its original package, backed up with a large zip-top bag or a few layers of aluminum foil. You can also store bacon in an airtight container for up to a week. Store cooked bacon in an airtight container, immediately after use, for four to five days.

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