Perfect Bacon Bowl: Edible Bacon Bowl Molds
Why put bacon in a bowl when the bowl can be bacon?
Some kitchen gadgets exist to save time. The Perfect Bacon Bowl exists to answer a question nobody asked out loud but everyone secretly wondered: what if the bowl were made of bacon? It is a mold that shapes strips of bacon into a cup as they bake, so the finished product is a crispy, edible bowl.
It is an As Seen on TV icon, and it is exactly as indulgent as it sounds.
How does the Perfect Bacon Bowl work?
Each mold is shaped like a small bowl with a ridge that holds the bacon in place. You weave or wrap strips of bacon around the mold, bake it, and the bacon crisps into a sturdy cup shape. When it cools slightly, you lift it off and fill it. This listing is a value pack of two boxes with two bowls each, for four molds total.
What you put inside is up to you. Scrambled eggs, a small salad, mac and cheese or a ladle of chili are the obvious candidates, and the adventurous could try something sweet. The bacon bowl works best as a party appetizer or a weekend brunch novelty rather than an everyday dish.
Expect some grease. Bacon releases a lot of fat as it bakes, so place the molds on a rimmed baking sheet to catch drips. Letting the bowls rest for a minute before removing them helps them hold their shape. Crispier bacon holds together better, so thin, floppy strips may need a little extra cooking time.
Perfect Bacon Bowl: who it’s for (plus gift ideas)
This is for bacon fanatics, brunch hosts, game-day snack makers and anyone who enjoys a food experiment that makes guests laugh. It is not for anyone trying to keep breakfast light.
It also makes a fun group activity. Set up a bowl-building station at a brunch or tailgate, let everyone wrap their own molds, then offer a spread of fillings once the bacon is crisp. Kids tend to love assembling their own edible bowls, with an adult handling the hot oven and the grease. Just have plenty of paper towels on hand for the cleanup.
- The friend who puts bacon on everything
- Brunch and game-day hosts
- A bacon-lover bundle with bacon lip balm
- White elephant swaps with a food theme
Pros and cons
What we like
- Four molds in this value pack
- Makes a memorable appetizer
- Works with other bowl ideas too
- Simple to use
- A fun group cooking activity
What gives us pause
- Greasy to cook and clean
- Needs a rimmed pan to catch drippings
- Thin bacon may not hold its shape
- An indulgent, occasional treat
FAQ
How many bacon bowls come in this pack?
This listing is a value pack with two boxes and two bowls per box, for four molds in total.
What can you put in a bacon bowl?
Popular fillings include scrambled eggs, salad, chili and mac and cheese. It is a flexible appetizer base.
How do you keep the bacon bowl from falling apart?
Wrap the strips snugly around the mold, bake until crisp, and let them rest briefly before lifting them off.
Do I need a baking sheet?
Yes. A rimmed baking sheet is a good idea to catch the grease that drips off the bacon.
The verdict
The Perfect Bacon Bowl is a gloriously over-the-top kitchen toy for anyone who takes bacon seriously. For more weird food prep, see the Rotato Express peeler or the Bear Paws meat claws.