Bring it: Bacon Cupcakes in the Bacon Takedown, Chicago

The Bacon Takedown is going to rock Chicago on the second weekend in September - and they want your bacon cupcakes! Yes, even cupcakes have succumbed to the magical enchantment of BACON. Imagine what 15 lbs of crispy bacon could do to a cupcake recipe. Oh, the sweet and salty possibilities!


It will be hosted on September 11 at 1:30pm at Lincoln Park's very cool venue, Lincoln Hall. 20 local contestants will have the opportunity to win $1,500 in kitchen gear from Wustof, Anolon and Microplane. Each contestant is given 15 lbs of Hormel bacon to work his/her magic with. Spots are still open and you can email to enter.

Or if you just want to come and taste all the different kinds of bacon wonderment that can most definitely will happen at this event, buy tickets here for $15. Not only will you get your bacon fix, but a portion of the proceeds goes to Feeding America, too.

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