Bacon Brownies are a delicious dessert that doesn’t take a lot of time in the kitchen. They’re perfectly sweet and salty and will make a great addition to any party menu.
Here are a few more brownie recipes we think you’ll love – Cookie Dough Brownies, Peanut Butter Cup Brownies, Chocolate Caramel Brownies, and Pretzel-Crusted Brownies.
With the Super Bowl coming up and Valentine’s Day shortly after, I wanted to come up with a few desserts that the man in your life would SWOON over… and these Bacon Brownies definitely fit the bill!
Turns out, a fudgy brownie loaded with candied bacon is absolutely perfect for your game-day food line-up, and the salty/sweet flavor combo is sure to satisfy any craving.
But watch out! These brownies are totally delicious and quite addicting! When I made them last week, I had to send a full plate home with my neighbor’s kids so I wouldn’t eat any more of them. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!)
Did I mention they’re super simple to make? Here’s how-
How To Make Bacon Brownies
INGREDIENTS –
- bacon
- brown sugar
- dark chocolate boxed brownie mix + ingredients on back of box (or try our homemade Brownie recipe)
INSTRUCTIONS –
PREP. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13×9″ baking pan with cooking spray, or line the pan with parchment paper.
Make the Candied Bacon. Place 5-6 strips of bacon on a frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Rub the top side with brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, or until sugar is melted.
Flip the bacon, then rub more brown sugar over the backside and cook for 2 more minutes, or until sugar is melted.
TIP – It will be easier to spread the sugar on the bacon once it is melted, so don’t worry too much about spreading the sugar in crystal/powdered form on the sizzling bacon.
Continue cooking until crispy, another minute or so, flipping as needed.
Remove from heat to cool, and repeat the process with the remaining pieces of bacon. I like to let my bacon cool on a baking sheet lined with brown paper bags.
DO NOT PUT THE BACON ON NAPKINS OR PAPER TOWELS – the sticky sugar will stick to the paper towels and it’s hard to separate.
Make the Brownie Mix. Meanwhile, make the brownie mix according to package directions. Set aside.
Chop. Once the bacon has cooled, chop it into 1/2-inch pieces.
Mix. Fold in half of the cooked bacon into the brownie batter, then pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
Topping. Sprinkle the remaining bacon pieces on top of the batter.
Bake. Bake according to your brownie box directions, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (My box directions said 350 degrees for 28 – 30 minutes.)
Cool. Remove from oven and cool in the pan, on a wire rack, for five minutes.
Serve. Cut the brownies into squares and serve them warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream! (And let me know when they’re ready and I’ll be right over! 😉
Store. Bacon Brownies can be stored covered with plastic wrap or in an air-tight container. You can leave them on the counter at room temperature, or refrigerate them. They will keep for up to one week.
VARIATION –
Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips, crushed pretzel crumbs, and/or sea salt flakes over the top of your brownies when they come out of the oven for a chocolate crunch that tastes amazing!
MORE BROWNIE RECIPES –
- Cake Mix Brownies
- Milkyway Brownies
- Mint Brownies
- Marshmallow Krispie Brownies
- Toasted Coconut Brownies
- Chocolate Hazlenut Brownies
I think I will be making another batch of these very soon!
HERE’S A PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE –
Bacon Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon slices, 10-12 slices
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- dark chocolate boxed brownie mix + ingredients on back of box, or homemade recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 13×9″ baking pan with cooking spray, or line the pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Candied Bacon. Place 5-6 strips of bacon on a frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Rub the top side with brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, or until sugar is melted. Flip the bacon, then rub more brown sugar over the backside and cook for 2 more minutes, or until sugar is melted. Continue cooking until crispy, another minute or so, flipping as needed.
- Remove from heat to cool, and repeat the process with the remaining pieces of bacon. I like to let my bacon cool on a baking sheet lined with brown paper bags. DO NOT PUT THE BACON ON NAPKINS OR PAPER TOWELS – the sticky sugar will stick to the paper towels and it’s hard to separate.
- Meanwhile, make the brownie mix according to package directions. Set aside.
- Once the bacon has cooled, chop it into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Add half of the bacon to the brownie batter, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining bacon pieces on top of the batter.
- Bake according to your brownie box directions, (usually 28-30 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan, on a wire rack, for five minutes.
- Cut the brownies into squares and serve them warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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