Mmmm, bacon ..... I haven’t made this yet, but I’m going to & thought I would go ahead and share the recipe which appeared in our local paper recently:
CARAMEL BACON PEANUT BARK
12 ounces maple or brown sugar bacon
Two 12-oz. packages milk chocolate bits
1-1/2 cups chopped peanuts (salted or not)
10-oz bag soft candy caramels
Large flake sea salt
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high.
Working in batches, add the bacon and cook until very crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels to drain, then repeat with the remaining bacon.
Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Place the chocolate bits in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, or until melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, then tap it on the counter to settle the chocolate into an even, smooth puddle.
Immediately sprinkle the bacon and peanuts evenly over the chocolate.
Allow the chocolate to fully harden, about 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the caramels in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, or until melted and smooth.
Drizzle the caramel over the bark, then sprinkle lightly with the sea salt.
Allow to cool and harden, then break into pieces.
You know, I initially recoiled, but I am betting this is pretty darn good.
Mmmm...... bacon, chocolate, caramel. Another can’t miss recipe!