Easy Heart-Shaped Bacon

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Leah Maroney
A recipe developer and food photographer, Leah Maroney is an ardent home cook and food blogger who has written over 300 recipes for The Spruce Eats.
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Leah Maroney
Updated 02/14/21
Bacon shaped like hearts on tray.
Leah Maroney
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
148 Calories
11g Fat
0g Carbs
11g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 473mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 11g
Calcium 3mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Looking for something unique to make your sweetheart for Valentine's breakfast, but don't want to spend hours cutting out heart-shaped things in the kitchen? Well, have we got the ticket item for you! We recommend trying out these super adorable, edible bacon hearts.

Just cut bacon strips in half, form them into hearts, and bake them. It's as simple as that! 

We love serving these alongside scrambled eggs and toast. They look so cute and dress up any breakfast in bed. But don't feel obligated to serve this just in the morning. You just can't go wrong serving bacon to someone any time of day. 

Don't want to wait for Valentine's day to show your romantic side? Not a problem! The next time you make breakfast for your loved ones, break out this cute, heartfelt side and they will be sure to have a smile!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon (cut in half)

Steps to Make It

  1. Cut the bacon strips in half.

  2. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

  3. Form two halves together into a heart shape, making sure they overlap generously as the bacon will shrink upon baking. 

  4. Bake the bacon for about 10 minutes or until slightly brown and crispy. 

  5. Lift off the bacon and place on a plate along with some eggs and toast!