Oh, sweet readers, you are in for a treat today.
My friend Carrie of Fields of Cake has something to dish in the way of Cinnamon Rolls full of Bacon and topped with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing. Oh, Carrie. In case you don’t know her, you should…she’s one heck of a baker. Right now, she’s in Greece, living the life of a military wife on the Isle of Crete. Envy much? Yes indeed, I got it bad. But I love her dearly and am so thankful to call her friend.
There are many things in this world that I cherish. I mean really, really adore with all my heart (what can I say…I’m a lover). My family, my blog, Susan (yeah, that’s right Susan from Doughmesstic…she’s my hero), my bed, and breakfast are at the very top of the list.
I have had a delicious breakfast post ready to go for some time now but just haven’t posted for one reason or the other. When Susan said she was in a little need I JUMPED at the chance…I mean, HEY! She’s on my list!
Bacon is also on my list. Bacon makes everything better. It goes with savory and with sweet. It’s great as a side, as a sandwich, in a cookie or in a roll, a cinnamon roll to be exact. When Oscar Meyer introduced the pre-cooked bacon, they rocked the world of baking in my opinion, at least my world. This recipe is the perfect example. I don’t like the idea of rolling up raw bacon into the cinnamon rolls because that is just….eww. And precooking your bacon takes lots of time and energy (from you AND your electric bill) and you have to be SO careful not to over or under cook your bacon. Oscar Meyer does all that careful worry mess for you! So, Hooray to them. These cinnamon rolls are sweet with just a hint of savory and ever so delicious. If you are like our family you will devour these with a plate full of bacon on the side. Thank you Susan for letting me share with your readers again. I do love visiting.
Sweet and savory Cinnamon Rolls get a real twist with the addition of bacon!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 4 1/2 tsp. dry yeast
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 3 1/2 oz. pkg. instant french vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cardamom
- 6 cups flour (maybe a little more to attain the proper consistency)
- 1 cup very soft butter
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp. cinnamon (I like Saigon)
- 2 pkgs. Pre-cooked bacon
Instructions
- Mix water, yeast, and sugar together until yeast and sugar are dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl prepare pudding mix according to package directions.
- Add margarine, eggs and salt; mix to blend well.
- Add yeast mixture and blend well. Gradually add flour and cardamom; transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough until smooth. (the dough should be soft but not sticky)
- Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down dough and let rise again.
- Roll out on a floured surface. Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface.
- In a bowl mix 2 cups brown sugar and Cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Line up the bacon to cover the cinnamon sugar mixture, it is easier to roll and cut if they are laid out vertically. Roll up tightly.
- Put a notch every 2 inches. Cut with a good serrated knife.
- Place swirls on lightly greased cookie sheet or in 4 -8x8 disposable pans; lightly press each roll down.
- Cover and let rise to double again.
- Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. good white chocolate chopped into 1/4 inch or smaller pieces
- 3-8 ounce packages cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- Carefully melt white chocolate and set aside.
Instructions
- In electric mixer beat cream cheese till smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat at medium speed until fully incorporated. Slowly add the white chocolate and beat on low until incorporated. Spread on warm rolls. Enjoy!
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Wow, what a TREAT!! I have a friend who would DIE for these! Already sent her the link
Thank you for sharing! I hope she loves them!
Oh.My.Word. I’m sure these would be absolutely AMAZING!!!
They must be – or Carrie wouldn’t have share the recipe. If you make them before I do, you let me know!
Oh holy yum… Going on my to-bake list immediately! I think my fiancé would die of happiness if I put these in front of him…
Well, I hope he doesn’t die, but a happiness concussion might be okay. Good luck!!
OMG! I will make my bf so happy with this. He adores cinnamon roll and bacon.
Girl – make them and let me know what he thinks!!
I need these very soon! Genius if you ask me!
It is. Genius, indeed.
Two things.
First, I love bacon. Very much. And I will be making these soon! I’ll link back to this post and let you know when I do. Thanks for sharing.
Second, I just said “doughmesstic” to someone the other day as a pun! I had no idea how I could possibly spell it. It’s so cool that is your blog name!
Love it!
~Ivy
Really? How cool is that? it took me about 30 seconds to come up with my blog name when I decided to do it. Fits me perfectly! i hope you’ll stick around!
My hubby is going to think he’s died and gone to heaven when I make these for him!