Chocolate Peanut Butter Bacon Bark

You favorite combination of peanut butter and chocolate has a third wheel – bacon! This salty and sweet chocolate peanut butter bacon bark is never a bad thing.

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Today in college football, Ohio State plays Penn State and although it is not a rivalry it’s close enough to make it a big game regardless of each teams ranking. And it just so happens to also be National Greasy Foods Day, which is perfect for football. But since I like to celebrate my Saturdays with peanut butter and chocolate in the spirit of my buckeyes, I made a peanut butter and chocolate treat that incorporated the best greasy food item ever – bacon!

After falling in love with the peanut butter bacon burger this was bound to happen. It’s not like I haven’t made cupcakes and cookies with bacon before. It is sweet and salty goodness.

Last but not least, the icing on the cake for today is my arrival in Seattle! I am visiting my friend Chip who recently moved there and then the next couple days I am going hog wild with Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) and Kita (Pass the Sushi/Girl Carnivore)! It shall be full of deliciousness and merriment.

For a fun story for how this trip came to be, check out Peabody’s post.

One year ago: Winter Wheat Berry Power Salad

Two years ago: Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes

Three years ago: Red Beans and Rice

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BACON BARK

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Yield: 4 cups Prep Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 5 Minutes 5 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 12 oz. bag dark chocolate chips
• 12 oz. bag peanut butter chips
• 1 Tbsp shortening (or bacon grease)
• 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• Coarse sea salt, if desired

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet or tray with wax paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Place dark chocolate in a heat safe bowl and heat in the microwave at 50% power 20 seconds at a time, stirring between increments, until almost melted. Stir until smooth.
3. Place peanut butter chips and shortening in another heat safe bowl and melt the same way as the dark chocolate. Stir until smooth. Stir in bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon for topping.
4. Alternate spooning chocolate and peanut butter mixtures onto prepared baking tray. Using the tip of a knife or toothpick, gently swirl together. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and sea salt if desired. Chill for at least an hour. Break up and serve.

Source: Adapted slightly from Blue Eyed Bakers (website no longer active).

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