Name: Bacon Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 ounces Brownie mix; 6 strips Bacon

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Bacon Brownies

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Ingredients

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Bacon Brownies

20 ounces Brownie mixand Ingredients required to make them.

6 strips Baconcooked until crispy and crumbled

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix box. Grease or line your baking pan (usually 8×8 or 9×13 inches, depending on the mix size) with parchment paper.

Cook and Crumble Bacon: Cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven until they are very crispy. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and allow it to cool completely. Once cool, crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces.

Prepare Brownie Batter: In a bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, adding the water, oil, and eggs as directed.

Add Bacon: Fold most of the crumbled bacon into the brownie batter. Reserve a small handful to sprinkle on top.

Pour and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining bacon bits over the top of the batter.

Bake: Bake for the time recommended on the brownie box, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. The added ingredients might require an extra 3-5 minutes of baking time.

Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. This is important for the brownies to set properly with the bacon mixed in.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Render Bacon to Peak Crispness 🥓
Cook bacon in the oven at 400°F for even browning and maximum crispness, then chop it finely so the smoky flavor distributes throughout every bite of brownie.
Reserve Bacon Grease for Richness 🧈
Substitute 2-3 tablespoons of the oil from your box mix with cooled bacon grease to deepen the savory-sweet flavor profile and add authentic smoky depth.
Sprinkle Bacon on Top Before Baking ✨
Layer half your chopped bacon into the batter and reserve the remaining half to sprinkle on top before baking so you get both integrated flavor and visible, crispy texture.
Add a Pinch of Sea Salt 🧂
Dust the unbaked brownie top with a light sprinkle of fleur de sel or sea salt to enhance the sweet-savory contrast and amplify the bacon's natural salty-smoky notes.
Cool Completely for Clean Slices 🔪
Allow brownies to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting; this helps the bacon pieces stay intact and prevents crumbly edges for professional-looking presentation.