Nothing says “good morning” quite like the sizzling sound of bacon and the satisfying crunch of your favorite cereal. But if you think this sweet and savory duo is just for breakfast, think again. HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend is here to shake things up! 

This exciting collaboration between HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® BACON and Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ brings the best of crispy bacon and warm cinnamon spice to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From the iconic Elvis Style PB&J to Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Bacon Popcorn, these simple recipes are tasty reinventions of craveable classics. And don’t forget dessert! The Cinnadust Bacon Cookie is a flavor-packed sweet treat. 

Get inspired by creative recipes that celebrate and elevate your favorite breakfast flavors for every meal! From the sizzling skillet to your plate, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend brings a whole new level of flavor to the table.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Bacon Popcorn

Difficulty: Easy • 8-10 Servings • Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend 
• 1 cup popcorn kernels
• ¾ cup Brown Sugar 
• ½ cup + 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided
• ¼ cup Corn syrup
• ¼ tsp Baking soda 
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions:

1. Chop HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend into pieces. Cook the bacon pieces in a frying pan until crispy. Remove the bacon with tongs and set aside.
2. In the same pan with the bacon oil, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 cup of popcorn kernels. Cover the pan and heat until the kernels have popped. Remove from heat and set the popcorn aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees fahrenheit.
4. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ½ cup butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture combines and begins to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to stir for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Continue to stir until the caramel reaches a thick, pourable consistency.
5. Spread the popped popcorn evenly on a large baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Carefully pour the hot caramel over the popcorn. Use a silicone spatula to mix and coat the popcorn evenly with the caramel.
6. Drizzle the crispy bacon over the coated popcorn. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
7. Once out of the oven let cool and enjoy!

Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese

Difficulty: Easy • 2 Servings • Total Time: 1 Hour

Ingredients:

• 8 slices HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend 
• 2 White onions, medium size
• ¼ C Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Brown sugar 
• 2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded 
• 4 Slices Sourdough

Directions:

1. Thinly slice 2 onions and dice the HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to brown.
3. Add the sliced onions to the pan with the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, until the onions become soft.
4. Stir in brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Mix well and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
5. Prepare a grilled cheese sandwich using sourdough bread and gruyère cheese. Making sure the cheese is fully melted.
6. Open the grilled cheese sandwich and spread the bacon jam in the center. Close the sandwich, cut it in half, and enjoy!
7. Transfer any remaining bacon jam to a jar and store it in the refrigerator for future use.

Style PB&J

Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 slices HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend 
• 2 slices Brioche bread 
• 2 Tbsp Jelly
• 2 Tbsp Peanut butter 
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• ¼ cup sliced banana 

Directions:

1. Set your oven to 400°F.
2. Arrange the HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend  on a cutting board in a lattice pattern to form a square.
3. Transfer the bacon lattice to a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
4. Spread peanut butter and jelly on a slice of brioche bread. Top with sliced bananas and a drizzle of honey.
5. Place the second slice of brioche bread on top. Then, place the crispy bacon lattice on the sandwich. Enjoy! 

Bacon Cheddar Chips

Difficulty: Easy • 6 Servings • Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients: 

• 6 strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend, cooked 
• 13 oz Kettle chips 
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded + divided  

Directions:

1. Set your oven to 350°F.
2. Spread an even layer of kettle chips on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the kettle chips.
4. Chop 6 strips of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend into pieces and scatter them over the cheese.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the bacon. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
6. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Difficulty: Easy • 12 Servings • Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend
• 12 Pineapple chunks
• ¼ cup Barbecue sauce 

Directions:

1. Set your oven to 400°F.
2. Cut each strip of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend in half. Wrap each half around a pineapple chunk, securing the ends with the seam side down.
3. Brush barbecue sauce over each bacon-wrapped pineapple.
4. Place the wrapped pineapples on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Let cool and enjoy!

Cinnadust™ Bacon Cookie

Difficulty: Easy • 10 Cookies • Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 Strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend, cooked
• 1 1/2 C Salted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 C Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 C All purpose flour
• 3 tsp Baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 C Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal, crushed 

For the Buttercream topping:

• 2 C Powdered sugar
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 ½ Tbsp Milk
• ½ cup Unsalted butter, room temperature

Directions:

1. Set your oven to 350°F.
2. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. On low speed, gradually add the cinnamon, flour, and baking powder. Mix until the ingredients are combined and the flour is no longer visible.
5. Use an ice cream scoop to form dough balls.
6. Roll each dough ball in crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal, ensuring they are evenly coated.
7. Place the coated dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 1½ inches apart. Bake for 17-20 minutes.
8. While the cookies are cooling, make the buttercream. In a bowl, whip the butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon, and continue to whip until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
9. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag and decorate each cookie. Top with a piece of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® X CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Cereal Thick Cut Bacon, blasted with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend and some additional pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal.