Okay, so I know what you're probably thinking. Bacon? In a milkshake? Whaaaa? But trust me on this, it works out incredibly well. Seriously, like, addicting well. To explain, I made this milkshake for a recipe contest that required bacon as the main ingredient. As a native Oregonian, I frequented a doughnut shop in Portland called Voodoo Donuts that makes a maple bar with a crispy slice of bacon on top. I was always a fan of this creamy/sweet/bacon combination, and when I saw the posting for the competition I knew I wanted to make something sweet. Since bacon and maple get paired fairly frequently, I spent a lot of time thinking about what other ingredient I could use. Then, while I was wandering the isles of the grocery store, I saw a can of dulce de leche and knew what I wanted to do. Blend them into a wonderfully rich and flavorful milkshake, of course! So here it is, folks, the results of my mad scientist-like cooking skills. And I can say with 100% honesty, it was SO incredibly good. While I was working on this post last night I started craving one again just writing about it. Luckily, I still have some bacon, milk, ice cream and dulce de leche left over, so I plan on making another one today for me and for Jeremy. Cheers!
Ingredients:
5 Slices Bacon
1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
1/4 Cup Milk
1 Heaping Tablespoon Dulce de Leche
1 Teaspoon Vegetable Oil or Butter
Grease the surface of a large frying ban with the vegetable oil or butter and then place the pan over medium-high heat. Lay the bacon flat onto the surface of the pan and fry them, flipping every few minutes, until they are crispy but not charred. Remove them and set them aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Take 4 of the bacon slices and place them on a separate plate. Cut them into small pieces, about 1 to 1/2 inch around.
Place the ice cream, the milk, the dulce de leche, and the chopped bacon in a blender. Put the lid on the blender, and blend at high speed for about a minute, or until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
Pour the milkshake into a clear serving glass and garnish with the single slice of cooked bacon. Serve immediately.
You've just blown my mind.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a creative idea- I personally think it sounds and looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteSo wrong, yet so right. Let us know how the contest goes...you definitely score high in the originality department!!
ReplyDeleteSimply inviting...just want to finish that wonderful glass rite now..
ReplyDeleteI don't eat bacon anymore but being otherwise adventurous with food I'm very intrigued by this! Wonder if I can convince the bf to taste it if I make it hehe. Great job with this creative drink!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Your photos are absolutely stunning. I'm your newest follower and look forward to seeing many more recipes! :) Bacon in a milkshake is ingenious, by the way!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Super creative. It does sound strange but delicious at the same time. The sweet, creamy shake with the savory bacon..oh yeah!:)
ReplyDeleteI think this sounds like a winning combination! I had a lovely maple-bacon donut last weekend at Nightwood in Chicago. It was delicious.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
This is inpsired, Eva. I had just from a tasting of another salty caramel sauce - it was grand - but here you are with homemade sweet/salt. And in a milkshake yet!
ReplyDeleteWow you don't have to tell me twice that bacon in a milkshake is addicting! What a great idea, sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteNot going to lie: there's absolutely nothing wrong with anything in this drink! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteThe only words I can describe this milkshake with is "oh my god"! I'm sure bacon lovers are rejoicing all over the world.
ReplyDeleteSounds, um, interesting, but then again it probably has a really delicious salty sweet thing going on! It looks really good!
ReplyDeleteHow sinfully delicious!
ReplyDeleteHello! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I must admit I am intrigued because I love sweet and savory combinations. Would never have thought of bacon in a milkshake, but it looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI can totally see this working! It's like bacon jam-when I posted it some people were saying "Woah" but then they tried it and the proof is in the tasting :)
ReplyDeleteMy sister just yelled "HEAVEN-IN-A-CUP!" when I showed her your recipe. The crispy bacon garnish is what makes it! So creative.
ReplyDeleteI love sweet and savory combinations - this one looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds and looks so intriguing...! I don't know if I would have the guts to try this ;), but your photography skills are amazing, that bacon milkshake looks so elegant!!
ReplyDeleteWell. You'd actually make something with dulce de leche (my all time favorite) and put bacon with it? I don't know how I feel about that. It looks gorgeous in your photo. Savory/sweet is a great combo too. I'm thinking this one over.... :)
ReplyDeleteSo original and unusual that my taste-buds started playing up.
ReplyDeleteAwesome clicks ♥
Thanks everyone :)
ReplyDeleteWhaaa... For real! This is really beyond my imagination! :P True to your blog, this is adventurous alright!
ReplyDeleteI have died and gone to heaven:-). I love to visit here. Your adventuresome spirit is contagious. If celery can be used as a swizzle, why not bacon? Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks you guys!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how you came up with this. What a unique idea! At first I thought I was seeing things when I saw your bacon in the milkshake..but I trust your creative mind :)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit this sounds pretty outrageous, but I trust your taste and I'm pretty sure it is as good as you make it out to be ! :)
ReplyDeleteI just may need to sample this repeatedly- strictly in the name of research of course!
ReplyDeleteAs an avid lover of bacon...which I don't have often these days, watching my cholesterol, I could convince myself that this is a different method, and not feel guilty drinking it, instead of eating it.
ReplyDeleteOf course, it's totally "irrational" way of thinking, so I will just sit back and enjoy this over the top yummy and genius shake. Yumm!!!
Cheers...to your health:DDD
Thanks for sharing, Eva!
xoxo
Am much as i could not imagine meat in dessert.. i am liking the picture..
ReplyDeleteI am glad you're enjoying it, it really is a fun recipe to put together.
ReplyDelete@Mehjabeen: Trust me, it is worth imagining :)
Now I desperately need a milk shake! The dulce de leche is making this craving even more serious.
ReplyDeleteMilk and bacon? I have a big question mark written on my forehead now... Seriously! But having tried some of your experiments previously, I'm sure it would be a culinary revelation (your fried avocado is my becoming my all times favorite)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteYUM! This sounds so good! We don't get Dulche De Leche in Australia :( but I'm sure I could come up with something that might work well.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds insane....ly AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteActually, that sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove all of the flavors involved.
Best,
Glenn K.
Editor & Publisher of All About Mardi Gras
When I first heard of bacon ice cream, I was disgusted. Then I had it at and was blown away. I have to try this. It's bound to be delicious.
ReplyDeleteOh my... that seems a bit out of my comfort zone. I mean I like bacon, and I LOVE ice cream but... I'm not entirely sure I am adventerous enough.
ReplyDeleteDulce de leche is awesome
ReplyDeleteJust tried this, and man oh man!! This is the stuff of dreams! Thank you so much for this!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you liked it!! Thanks for making it :)
Deleteshut the front door! I need one of these asap!
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