Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
Savory bacon meets sweet cinnamon in these unique rolls, perfect for a twist on the classic breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream OR water
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and two tablespoons of sugar. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Roll the dough into a thin layer (about 1/2 inch thick). Place the strips of bacon about a half inch apart, starting at the edge of the dough. Roll the dough into a cylinder shape.
- Slice the dough into rolls after each divot between the slices of bacon (cut as close to the start of the next slice as you can).
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the ½ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup sugar until completely coated in butter. Add the cinnamon and stir until completely incorporated. Bring the sugar mixture to a simmer.
- Place the rolls, cut side down, into the melted sugar mixture. Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cast-iron skillet into the preheated oven and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the exposed dough are golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Use a plate to cover the top of the skillet and flip out the cinnamon rolls. Let all of the gooey sugar drip onto the tops of the rolls.
- Let cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. While cooling, stir together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream (or water) until a smooth frosting forms. Pour over the top of the cinnamon rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Note to Reheat: The tops of the cinnamon rolls may get harder as they cool. To reheat, pop them into the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until the frosting and sugar have melted.
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