Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe (2024)

I love bacon, so it should come as no surprise that I use bacon in all sorts of ways, such as this Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe.

It's pretty much my biggest reason for living right now, you know, besides just existence in general and my daughter, Angeline, of course. Bacon...I could write sonnets about my love affair with bacon.

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Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe

The thing about bacon is...it's perfect ANY TIME OF DAY. How many foods can you say that about? You can make bacon for breakfast, you can include bacon in your appetizer recipes for parties, in your lunch and dinner recipes...you can EVEN USE BACON IN YOUR DESSERTS, like in this Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe.

I am not even kidding. Bacon is one of those ingredients that is perfect for everything. I was super excited when I found out that JimmyDean® Applewood Smoked Bacon and Hickory Smoked Bacon were hitting store shelves at Walmart - even more so because I found an awesome $1 off coupon to give them a try!

I was challenged with coming up with a new bacon recipe, and I kind of felt like I'd done it all...but then I remembered...um, bacon in dessert? I don't think I've tried that yet! Why not try an ooey, gooey Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe?

Why Should You Make This Brownies with Caramel and Bacon Recipe?

Everyone loves caramel brownies, and everyone loves bacon...why not combine the two. I mean, really, why haven't I thought of thisBacon Caramel Brownies Recipe before? It's GENIUS. At least, I think so!

You guys let me know once you give it a try for yourselves...yes, I am assuming that you're going to, because no one can resist the siren call of bacon and caramel AND BROWNIES.

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How to Make This Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe

Ingredients needed to make this Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe

  • 10 slicesbacon, cooked, and cut into small bits/pieces
  • 1 packagecaramels, unwrapped
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

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Directions to make this Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe

In a saucepan over low or medium heat, add unwrappedcaramelsand ½ cup evaporated milk. Stir constantly until melted (on medium heat it takes about 8-10 minutes. If it gets too hot, remove from heat, and continue to stir. Or reduce heat and stir.) Set aside.

Grease and flour a 9x13 pan and preheat your oven to 350.

Mix together in a bowl cake mix, butter, ⅓ cup evaporated milk.

Press ⅔ batter into the bottom of prepared pan. Don't get discouraged here and let this be your Pinterest fail. The batter will stick and be hard to spread.

I use greased fingers (use cooking spray or butter left on wrapper) and take small amounts and flatten in the pan. Be patient. It can take a few minutes to get it into the pan.

Bake for 8 minutes.

Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top ofbrownie. Pourcaramelover chocolate chips.

Sprinkle about ¾ of yourbacononto thecaramel. Spoon remaining batter oncaramel. I use my fingers, grab a little batter, flatten and place in the pan.

Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle top with remainingbacon. Cool completely and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

I refrigerate mine overnight and cut in the morning.

They looked almost good enough to eat even when I was preparing them to cook. I resisted temptation though.

I know that all good things come to those who wait. Cut into squares and serve - I like mine cold from the fridge because they are firm this way and I kind of like a firm brownie (plus, they're easier for me to photograph for the blog this way - just keeping it real!).

Cut into squares and serve -- I like mine cold from the fridge. They are firm this way. If you let them set at room temperature, they are ooey, gooey, delicious.

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Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe

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Everyone loves caramel brownies, and bacon...why not combine the two. Why haven't I thought of thisBacon Caramel Brownies Recipe before?

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 10 slices Jimmy Dean® Applewood Smoked Bacon cooked, and cut into small bits/pieces
  • 1 package caramels unwrapped
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over low or medium heat, add unwrapped caramels and ½ cup evaporated milk. Stir constantly until melted (on medium heat it takes about 8-10 minutes. If it gets too hot, remove from heat, and continue to stir. Or reduce heat and stir.) Set aside.

  • Grease and flour a 9x13 pan.

  • Preheat oven to 350

  • Mix together in a bowl cake mix, butter, ⅓ cup evaporated milk. Press ⅔ batter into the bottom of prepared pan. Don't get discouraged here and let this be your Pinterest fail. The batter will stick and be hard to spread. I use greased fingers (use cooking spray or butter left on wrapper) and take small amounts and flatten in the pan. Be patient. It can take a few minutes to get it into the pan. Bake 8 minutes.

  • Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top of brownie. Pour caramel over chocolate chips. Sprinkle about ¾ of your Jimmy Dean® Applewood Smoked Bacon onto the caramel. Spoon remaining batter on caramel. I use my fingers, grab a little batter, flatten and place in the pan.

  • Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle top with remaining Jimmy Dean® Applewood Smoked Bacon. Cool completely and refrigerate at least 1 hour. I refrigerate mine overnight and cut in the morning.

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I loved that there was an instantly redeemable coupon on them at Walmart. It makes it so much more fun and exciting to try a new product when you can save money while doing it!

Head to your local Walmart and find these special packages ofJimmy Dean® Applewood Smoked Bacon andJimmy Dean® Hickory Smoked Bacon with the Save $1 coupon attached and try them for yourselves!

And if you try myBacon Caramel Brownies Recipe a try? Please let me know what you think, I'd love to hear from you!

Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the three types of brownies? ›

Brownie textures fall into three general camps… Cakey, fudgy and chewy. Cakey brownies, like the name implies, are light, moist and airy, with a slightly fluffy, cake-like interior. Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact.

What does brown sugar do in brownies? ›

Getting the perfect crust for you means choosing a recipe with just the right proportions of granulated and brown sugars. More brown sugar leads to dense brownies with incredible depth of flavor, but the additional moisture can cause their upper crust to be more solid than delicate as a result.

Why do you put coffee in brownies? ›

The trick: Replace the water with coffee. You don't need much, generally ¼ to ⅓ cup. We already know that adding espresso and coffee flavor to chocolate desserts supercharges chocolate flavor, and the same principle applies here. Using coffee in your brownie mix will result in better, more chocolaty brownies.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

What are Katharine Hepburn brownies? ›

The brownies are made with unsweetened chocolate, which is also known as baking, plain or bitter chocolate. It is chocolate in its rawest form and this means that unsweetened chocolate is just ground cocoa nibs that have been refined and contain between 50-55% cocoa butter (cacao fat).

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

If you want to get a little more creative with your brownie mix hacks, add an extra egg to the batter. The extra protein will help thicken up the batter and make it fluffier, creating a more decadent, fudgy texture. You can also add the yolk by itself in addition to the 2 eggs a box brownie mix typically calls for.

How to level up boxed brownies? ›

When the back-of-box instructions call for water, try some instant espresso or strong-brewed coffee for roasty, toasty notes that pair impeccably with chocolate. Or use milk or half-and-half for even more richness. And for cakey instead of fudgy brownies, add an extra egg for more lift and spring.

Is it better to bake brownies in glass or metal? ›

The Bottom Line

If you make brownies or bake often, consider using or purchasing a metal pan to use in place of your Pyrex dish. Metal pans, specifically aluminum, absorb and transfer heat more consistently than glass, making them perfect for delicious, evenly-cooked, moist brownies every time.

What happens if I use brown sugar instead of white in brownies? ›

So, if your recipe calls for one cup of white sugar, swap one cup of brown sugar. The sweetness level will be the same, but the brown sugar may change the texture of your baked goods. You'll likely notice a more robust flavor, and the finished baked goods' color may also be darker.

Which sugar is better for brownies? ›

Nigella's recipe for Brownies (from HOW TO BE A DOMESTIC GOODESS) uses caster (superfine) sugar as this yields a squidgy brownie with a crisp crust. The texture and crust of baked goods will depend on the amount and type of sugars used.

How important is vanilla extract in brownies? ›

Vanilla extract and how important is it for the baking process. The primary purpose of vanilla extract is to add flavour to baked goods. Lacking it, baked goods tend to have a bland and boring taste. Vanilla extract can also contribute moisture to create a soft and fluffy texture.

Do brownies taste better with milk or water? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

Can I use instant coffee instead of cocoa powder in brownies? ›

You can use natural cocoa powder in a pinch though! Flour: I've only tested these brownies with all purpose flour. Espresso Powder: you can either use instant espresso or regular espresso powder! You can also use instant coffee powder if that's all you have.

Which type of brownie is best? ›

Walnut brownie: This is a classic brownie that is loved all over the world, so it's no surprise that Theobroma's walnut brownie is a bestseller across India as well.

What is the old version of brownies? ›

Did you know that Brownies were originally called 'Rosebuds'? Rosebuds was established in 1914 for girls to join before they became Guides. Just one year later, the name was changed to Brownies. Brownies are the second-youngest members of the Girlguiding family, for girls aged between 7 and 10.

What's the difference between brownies and fudge brownies? ›

Fudge doesn't contain very much besides chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and if you want some inclusions like nuts, marshmallows, cookies, cacao nibs, peanut butter, dried fruit and so on. Whereas brownies contain cacao powder (no chocolate!), flour, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder and nuts.

How are brownies usually classified? ›

Brownies are not classified as cakes – this is a very interesting point about the brownie. The reason for this is that although the texture is similar to cakes, it is classed as finger food (whereas usually cake is eaten with a fork), therefore they are categorised as a cookie bar (in America).

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