Homemade Bacon Bits Kirkland Bacon Crumbles Copycat Recipes

HOMEMADE BACON BITS (KIRKLAND BACON CRUMBLES COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Cut bacon into small pieces.
• Fry in a cast iron enameled skillet/ braiser till crispy.
• Transfer to a paper towel lined plate absorb the oil. Use immediately or store for later.
• Arrange bacon on cooling rack placed on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 F for 15-20 mins or to desired crispiness.
• Let it cool then pulse a few times in a food processor.
• Place bacon in the air fryer basket. You need to work in batches.
• Air fryer bacon for 7-8 mins at 400 F flipping half way through.
• Let it cool then pulse a few times in the food processor.

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.