Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are Testing New Candied Bacon Menu Items

Carl's Jr. Hardee's Candied Bacon Lineup

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are tapping into the legendary flavor duo of sweet and savory this holiday season with a lineup of test menu items centered around candied bacon.

The Candied Bacon Lineup features the following new menu items:

  • Candied Bacon Biscuit with Fried Egg: A buttermilk biscuit topped with Applewood-smoked candied bacon — made in-house and coated with caramelized brown sugar and pepper — American cheese, and a freshly cracked fried egg.   
  • Candied Bacon Angus Thickburger: A 1/3 lb. 100% Angus charbroiled beef patty topped with four strips of crispy candied bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mild garlic mayo served on a toasted potato bun. 
  • Candied Bacon Snack Pack: Applewood-smoked candied bacon made in-house, coated with caramelized brown sugar and pepper, loaded into a portable pack for on-the-go snacking.

Bacon fiends can descend upon select Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s locations in Bakersfield, California, Champaign-Springfield, Illinois and Dothan, Alabama.

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