Maple-Bacon White Chocolate Fudge

Tired of the same old fudge? Try my recipe with white chips, maple flavoring and bacon. Then be prepared to share the recipe!

Maple-Bacon White Chocolate Fudge

Average Rating: 2

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
YIELD: about 2-1/2 pounds (81 pieces)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, cubed, divided
  • 10 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
  • 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Heat bacon according to package directions. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • 2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine baking chips, condensed milk, flavoring and remaining butter. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir until smooth. (If chips aren't completely melted, microwave in 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth.) Stir in bacon; pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm.
  • 3. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.
  • 4.
    To make ahead:
    Store fudge, layered between waxed paper, in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
  • 5.
    Freeze option:
    Wrap fudge in waxed paper, then in foil. Place in freezer containers and freeze. To thaw, bring wrapped fudge to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 62 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.