Make These Brownies - Elvis Would Love Them
If there is one thing we know about Elvis Presley, it’s that he didn’t do anything halfway—especially when it came to his snacks. While the classic peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich is the stuff of legends, these brownies are a whole new level of indulgence.
The mashed bananas make the brownies incredibly moist, and the salty crunch of fried bacon in the mix and on top cuts the chocolate's sweetness.
Why This Odd Combo Works
The smokiness of the bacon acts like a flavor enhancer for the cocoa, similar to how a pinch of sea salt makes caramel pop. When you add the peanut butter chips, you’ve got a dessert that hits every single note. It’s a bold, southern-inspired treat that’s perfect for potlucks or whenever you’re craving a little bit of rock 'n' roll in your kitchen.
Brownies With Bananas And Bacon
Prep: 25 min
Bake: 30 min
Makes: 30 bars
What You Need:
9 x 13 in baking pan
Baking spray
toothpick
Ingredients:
1 box Brownie Mix
¼ C water
¼ C vegetable oil
1 large egg +1 yolk
2 large bananas (mashed)
2 C bacon (chopped)
½ cup peanut butter chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prep baking pan with spray.
Fry chopped bacon.
Divide the fried bacon into 1 ½ cups and ½ cup.
Combine brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and mashed banana in a large mixing bowl. Beat until combined. Add 1 ½ cups of fried bacon to the batter, along with the peanut butter chips. Stir to blend throughout the batter.
Scoop the batter into the baking pan. Using a spatula, spread the batter throughout the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of fried bacon on top of the batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes. (Or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean).
Transfer the hot brownies to a wire rack until they have completely cooled.
Cut the brownies and place them on a serving platter.
Quick Tips for Success
To get the best results, make sure your bananas are overripe to boost the brownies' sweetness and moisture. When it comes to the bacon, fry it until it's extra crispy so it holds up against the soft brownie.
If you want to go full "Graceland" style, serve these warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a cold glass of milk. They are guaranteed to be the talk of the party!
Elvis Brownies With Bananas And Bacon
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Equipment
- 9 x 13 in baking pan
- Baking spray
- toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie Mix
- ¼ C water
- ¼ C vegetable oil
- 1 large egg +1 yolk
- 2 bananas mashed
- 2 C bacon chopped
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prep baking pan with spray.
- Fry chopped bacon.
- Divide the fried bacon into 1 ½ cup and ½ cup.
- Combine brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and mashed banana in a large mixing bowl. Beat until combined.
- Add 1 ½ cups of fried bacon and the peanut butter chips to the batter. Stir to blend throughout the batter.
- Scoop the batter into the baking pan. Using a spatula, spread the batter throughout the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of fried bacon on top of the batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes. (Or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean).
- Transfer the hot brownies to a wire rack until they have completely cooled. Cut the brownies and place them on a serving platter.
