Bacon Bits

Once you make real Bacon Bits, you'll be hooked! Crispy bacon crumbles take your dishes to the next level. Add to salads, soups, and eggs!

Course Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 57kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Ingredients

5 slices bacon

Instructions

Arrange the slices of bacon in a large skillet. *see note one
Fry over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, 4-5 minutes per side, until it reaches the desired crispiness.
Remove from heat and use tongs to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard the bacon grease in the pan or save it for another use.
Allow the bacon to drain and cool on the paper towels.
Use your hands to crumble the cooled bacon into the desired size pieces. *see note two
Store the bacon bits in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to one month.

Notes

One: Larger Quantity

To prepare a larger quantity at one time, cook the bacon in the oven! See our post for all of the details.

Two: Chop Bacon

You can chop the bacon into bits on a cutting board with a chef's knife if you prefer. The pieces may have more uniform cuts and not looks like crumbles.

Three: Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to four months.

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