We used 1/8 tsp cayenne and 1/4 tsp smoked chipotle powder; also used half & half instead of heavy cream; also used a full pack of bacon & drained the grease out. Would make again.
Love this recipe. we made our own beef broth (with a little carrot and thyme in the broth) which really enhanced the flavor. The only downside is that this doesn't make a ton of soup so minimal leftovers.
Made for Mike's birthday 2024. A hit! This cooking method worked (just baking without bain marie). However, it does taste a little odd warm so in the future it is best to make a day ahead and refrigerate overnight. Recipe modifications: no cocoa powder, exchanged graham crackers for GF oreos, used GF AP flour [which did not prevent the chocolate chips from falling to the bottom]