I actually used the same recipe for batter-dipped deep-fried bacon that guy in Texas (who invented it) used. In fact, I did for a section project in culinary school. Everything down to the cream gravy. Dean, my instructor-chef, thought I was nuts. However, it turned out fine, I got the credit for it, and ended up eating most of it myself...since none of my fellow students would touch it. It was yummy.
That's why I switched to Guinness beer while I was in college. None of my roommates would drink it, and yet it was good.