Chili-Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

For a change of pace from classic cinnamon rolls, just add bacon. This savory-sweet riff on purchased rolls is worth the hype.

Chili-Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 (17.5-ounce) package refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (5 rolls)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 10 slices bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. Unroll cinnamon roll dough. Sprinkle evenly with chili powder, then separate along perforations into 5 portions.

  3. Cook bacon in a very large skillet until just starting to crisp, about 7 minutes. While bacon is still warm, lay 2 slices on each dough portion; roll up. Arrange in the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and tops appear dry, about 25 minutes. Frost with icing. Add desired toppers (if using). Serve warm.

    Toppers:

    Spicy maple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup pure maple syrup and a pinch of crushed red pepper to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle over frosted rolls.

    Candied nuts: Up the sweet factor with sugar-coated walnuts. Halve the recipe (or make a full batch and freeze leftovers up to 3 months). Sprinkle candied nuts over frosted rolls.

    Kettle-cooked potato chips: Gently crush crispy kettle chips—we recommend barbecue flavor—and sprinkle over frosted rolls.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

460 Calories
20g Fat
57g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 1170mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.