How To Make Bacon Bits Easy Bacon Crumbles Recipes

HOW TO MAKE BACON BITS (EASY BACON CRUMBLES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place an oven-safe cooling rack in the same size baking sheet.
• Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the rack, taking care not to overlap.
• Bake for 20-22 minutes in the middle rack, depending on the thickness of the bacon.
• Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and pat dry to absorb any excess fat. Allow bacon to cool. See notes on how to collect bacon grease.
• Working in batches, stack the cooked bacon strips directly on top of each other. Cut the strips in half lengthwise, then crosswise into chunks.
• Continue cutting them until you have the desired size of the bacon crumbles.
• Alternatively, you may transfer bacon to a food processor and pulse into smaller pieces.
• Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. May be kept stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

REAL BACON BITS

Steps:

• To make the real deal, fry 8 slices bacon until extra crisp. Drain on paper towels, then finely chop and spread on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 5 minutes. Let cool on clean paper towels until most of the fat is absorbed.

HOMEMADE FRESH BACON BITS

Steps:

• Partially freeze your package of bacon so that it holds together easier while slicing.
• Use a sharp knife and cut the frozen bacon into long strips about 1/4 inch wide.
• Turn the bacon and cut the strips into pieces also about 1/4 in wide.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Fry over a medium high heat until crisp.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• You can freeze this for later use by placing the bacon bits in a single layer on a cooking sheet. Once they are frozen, place them in a zip lock bag for use in recipes, salads or baked potatoes. Freezing this way allows you to be able to take out just what you need without thawing the entire bag of frozen solid bacon bits.