Chocolate Covered Bacon

I know Chocalate Covered Bacon sounds gross, but it is oddly delicous!  I have made these twice so far, once for my New Years Eve party, and once for supper club.  Both times they have been a big hit.  And who doesn't love bacon!

Final product.  Yummy!

Look at all this crispy bacon, ready to go!         Lined up, ready for the fridge to set.

Chocolate Covered Bacon
* adapted from Appetizers Magazine

Ingredients:
One 16 ounce package of thick cut bacon
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
One 12 ounce bag of semisweet chocalate chips
1/4 cup finely chopped cashews

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 375F.  Cut bacon strips into thirds and arrange on baking sheet in single layer.
2.  Sprinkle bacon lightly with brown sugar.  Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp.  Transfer bacon to wire racks to cool (up to two hours).
3.  Melt chocalte in a small sauce pan over low heat until melted. While chocolate is melting line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4.  Dip bacon pieces halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.  Place onto parchement lined baking sheet.
5.  While chocale is still wet, sprinkle with chopped cashews.
6.  Chill until chocolate is set.

Notes:
-Dark or bittersweet chocolate may also be used.
-Chopped pistachios or almonds may also be used.
-Make sure to use a use baking sheet with a lip on it, otherwise you will end up with bacon grease all over you oven!
-Finished product may be stored up to three days in refrigde, in an airtight container for up to three days.
-If you have a double boiler or fondue pot use that to melt the chocolate.  I have a Melted Bliss chocolate melting pot.  Out of all my kitchen gadgets or tools it is the best $5.00 I have ever spent!  I actually use it all the time!