Maple Bacon Cupcakes
I had a friend request what he thought was completely outrageous bacon cupcakes. He certainly didn’t think that I’d come up with something so delicious. They were such a huge hit because people really didn’t think they would work when they heard the request. Everyone absolutely loved these cupcakes. If you really want to impress a crowd of bacon lovers these are definitely the cupcakes to make!I used pepper bacon that I had on hand already made. I really liked the extra kick from the pepper that it gave the cupcakes. It paired very nicely with the sweet maple flavoring. If you’re not a fan of pepper bacon I wouldn’t suggest using it since it has such a strong and distinct flavor. Really any bacon will do for this recipe though. You will want to make sure that you cook the bacon to a crispy doneness. This will really make sure that you’re not getting soft bacon pieces in the actual cupcake.[amd-yrecipe-recipe:222]Source: cake adapted from: Kiss my Bundt - Chrysta Wilson
Baked potatoes are one of my absolute favorite foods. You can make them pretty much any way you like and they are still amazing. I only make this specific recipe on very special occasions since it has so much butter, sour cream and cream. But seriously, this is a fantastic recipe!This would make a great nontraditional dish for your Easter celebration. If you’re tired of the same old mashed potatoes this would be a way to spice up a dish you might be tired of having since you make it several times a year.The amount of milk called for in this recipe is just enough to soften the mixture up. If you add too much the potatoes will be runny and if you don’t add enough they will end up being pretty hard. It really just depends on your personal consistency preference. I typically put in more milk since I like my potatoes pretty soft and squishy. However, I know people who prefer the potato chunks so they would choose to put less milk in. Its really up to the cook. You can also use heavy cream instead of milk to give the recipe a fuller taste.[amd-yrecipe-recipe:183]