50 Bacon Recipes

Make bacon the star of pasta dishes, salads, or use it as a filling in pies or even candies with this collection of bacon recipes.

4. Bacon with sauerkrautFry 250 g of diced Canadian bacon and 1 chopped onion in olive oil. Add 3/4 cup each of beer and water, and 450 g of sauerkraut (squeezed). Cook for 20 minutes.

5. Reuben sandwich with Canadian bacon. Spread Light Thousand Island Dressing on rye toast. Top with sauerkraut (No. 4) and Swiss cheese. Grill until melted.

6. Apple sandwichesSpread on baguette honey mustardTop with fried bacon, sliced ​​Brie and apple, torn lettuce leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

7. Club sandwichSpread 3 slices of toast with soft blue cheese and mayonnaise. Layer with grilled chicken, cooked bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine lettuce, and a hard-boiled egg to make a double-decker sandwich.

8. Bacon Butter SpreadCook 2 slices of bacon in a frying pan; drain on paper towels and crumble. Mix 110 g of softened butter with rendered fat and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Mix with the bacon.

9. Peanut butter and banana sandwich with fried baconMake a sandwich with white bread in a frying pan.

10. Challah French ToastSpread Dijon mustard on bread; sandwich with Canadian bacon and grated Gruyere. Beat 1 egg with a little milk and nutmeg; dip sandwiches in the egg mixture and fry in butter.

11. Quiche with baconFry 200 g of diced bacon in a frying pan, set aside, and fry 2 sliced ​​leeks. Place the leeks in a 22 cm diameter baking casserole lined with shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with 2/3 cup of grated Gruyere and bacon. Beat 2 whole eggs, 2 yolks, with 1 cup of cream, pour over the pie, season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese to come to the edges. Bake at 190 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes.


12. MollusksMix melted butter with lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Pour over one clam shell; top with bacon and bread crumbs. Cook in boiling broth for 4 minutes.

13. Stuffed mushroomsMix 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs with 4 slices of chopped bacon and 2 tablespoons each of parsley and olive oil. Spoon the filling into the mushroom caps, drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.

14. ScallopsWrap the bacon around the scallop and secure with a skewer. Cook, turning, until crisp, 8 minutes.

• Bacon-wrapped scallops with mojo rojo sauce
  

15. Bacon-Wrapped Dates with CheeseSecure the bacon with toothpicks. Fry, turning, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

• Ricotta-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon
  

16. Spaghetti CarbonaraCook the spaghetti; drain all but 1 cup of the cooking water. Sauté 8 ounces of pancetta and 3 cloves of garlic in olive oil. Whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1/2 to 1 cup of the pasta water. Stir in the hot spaghetti and pancetta; season with pepper.

• Spaghetti carbonara with bacon
  

17. Frittata with pastaMix 6 eggs with 1/4 cup milk, pour the mixture over 4 cups of the remaining Spaghetti Carbonara (No. 16) and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan. Fry in an oiled skillet over medium heat until cooked through, 8 minutes per side.

18. Pasta with tomatoes and baconFry 8 slices bacon; drain on paper towels and crumble. Saute 1 red onion and 3 cloves garlic in the bacon fat; season with red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 5 cups grape tomatoes; cook 12 minutes. Add 12 ounces cooked penne pasta and 4 cups arugula; sprinkle with bacon and basil. Stir in 1/3 cup cream and enough pasta water to cover the pasta; cook 2 minutes more. Garnish with grated Parmesan.

19. Spaghetti amatricianaSauté 115g of diced pancetta in olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft. Add 800g of canned tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup of water; simmer, mashing with a fork until thick, for 20 minutes. Stir in 450g of cooked spaghetti.

• Spaghetti amatriciana
  

20. Trout wrapped in baconPlace a whole trout inside with lemon slices and thyme sprigs; season with salt. Wrap in bacon and fry in a skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes per side.

21. Spicy Nuts with BaconBeat 1 egg white until foamy; mix with 2 cups of nuts, 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (Cajun Seasoning - recipe), 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 4 slices of cooked bacon. Bake at 160 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. Serve with hot tea.

• Spicy nuts with bacon
  

22. MusselsIn a heavy-bottomed saucepan, fry 115 g (4 oz) of bacon (flaky pork belly) with 1 onion and add whole-grain mustard. Add 3/4 cup of beer, thyme sprigs, and 1 kg (12 oz) of mussels. Cover and simmer until the shells open, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of parsley.

23. Bacon burger pattyGrind 1 pound of bacon in a food processor. Form into four flat patties and fry in a skillet, pressing down with a spatula, over medium heat for 7-10 minutes per side. Serve on sesame seed buns.

24. Sage Burger PattyMake bacon patties (No. 23), adding 1 tablespoon sage and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the minced meat.

25. Pizza with baconSpread the pizza with tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, thinly sliced ​​onion, and fried bacon; season with salt. Bake at 250 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil.

• Pizza with bacon and leeks
  

26. MeatballsIn a food processor, puree 170 g of pancetta. Mix with 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup each of onion, parsley, and Parmesan, 4 cloves of garlic, and 2 eggs; season with salt and pepper. Roll into small balls. Fry in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown, then simmer in tomato sauce until tender.

27. Ribeye steak wrapped in baconYou'll need a 700g piece of pork. Season with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Wrap in bacon. Brown on all sides in an ovenproof skillet, then place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until the meat reaches 50°C (122°F) on a candy thermometer.

We recommend 28. Scrambled eggs with rice and baconFry 1/2 cup chopped bacon in a frying pan. Add 1/2 cup green onions and 4 cups cooked rice. Add 3 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon each of sesame oil and grated ginger. Fry until the eggs are set.

29. Bacon-stuffed bunsMix 1/4 cup each of chopped cooked bacon and ham. Place 1 tablespoon in the center of the dough. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.

30. Tomato sauce with baconFry 6 slices of chopped bacon in a skillet; drain on paper towels. Pour 800 g can of tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, 1.5 teaspoons sugar, season with salt and pepper into the skillet; cook for 20 minutes. Add the bacon.

31. Crab dip with baconCombine 250g each of cream cheese and crab meat, 1 cup of fried bacon, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 3 green onions, and the juice of 1 lemon. Place in a baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.

32. Gluten-Free Bacon MuffinsPrepare muffins using cornmeal baking mix as directed on the package; stir in 1/4 cup cooked bacon and 2 tablespoons chives.

33. Sauteed corn with baconFry 1/2 cup chopped bacon in a skillet; reserve half the fat. Add 1/2 each red onion and jalapeño and cook until soft. Add 3 cups corn; cook 4 minutes. When serving, drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.

• Sauteed Edamame Beans with Corn and Bacon
  

34. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with BaconBrown 170g of pork belly in a frying pan, set aside, and brown 450g of Brussels sprouts in 2 tablespoons of water. Season with 1 clove of garlic, 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce, a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  

35. Vinaigrette sauce with bacon fatFry 4 slices of bacon in a frying pan; drain on paper towels. Whisk the bacon fat with 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of wholegrain mustard, add the bacon; season with salt and pepper.

36. Spinach SaladCombine salad dressing (No. 35) with spinach, sliced ​​mushrooms and red onion.

37. Leaf lettuceIn a skillet, sauté 2 shallots. Serve with the salad dressing (No. 35) mixed with the onions and frisee lettuce leaves; top with a poached egg.

38. Tuna and White Bean SaladIn a skillet, fry 115g of pancetta and 1/2 a red onion until the pancetta is crispy. Stir in 500g of canned white beans and 500g of tuna. Add chopped parsley and red wine vinegar to taste.

39. Caprese appetizer salad with pancettaArrange mozzarella and tomato slices on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine vinegar, garnish with pancetta and basil, and season with salt and pepper.

40. Pancetta chipsPlace the pancetta between two baking sheets. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes.


41. Glazed baconDredge both sides of the bacon in brown sugar. Place on a rack set over a baking sheet. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius, turning once halfway through, for 18 to 20 minutes.

42. Chili-Glazed BaconPrepare bacon (No. 41), but sprinkle with ancho chili powder before rolling in sugar.

43. Corn porridge with baconIn a saucepan, combine 2 cups milk and water with 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup mamalyga; cook until soft, about 35 minutes. Toss with 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter, sprinkle with 1 cup each of cheddar and bacon. Garnish with chopped chives.

44. Quesadilla with baconSaute 1/2 cup mushrooms and 1/4 cup onion in butter until soft. Add 2 slices of sharp bacon (No. 42). Spread the filling on top of the shredded cheddar cheese in the tortillas, then fold them in half and fry, pressing down to collect the oil in the pan.


45. Pancakes with apple and baconMix 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, 1 grated apple and 1/2 cup bacon. Fry in a frying pan.

46. ​​Banana Bread with BaconAdd 1/2 cup bacon to your favorite banana soda bread.

47. Potato pancakes with baconFry 2 slices of bacon; pat dry and crumble. Grate 2 potatoes; squeeze out excess moisture. Mix the bacon and potatoes with 1/4 onion; season with salt and pepper. Fry the pancakes in the rendered bacon fat until golden brown, 8 minutes per side.

48. Bacon and Egg SandwichFry 2 slices of bacon, set aside, and fry 2 slices of tomato and an egg. Assemble the sandwich, adding a slice of cheddar.

49. Oatmeal with baconMix 2 tablespoons each of maple syrup and bacon with 2 cups of oatmeal.

50. Bacon lollipopsPrepare the syrup in a saucepan with 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water at 350°F (170°C) with a candy thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup peanuts, 5 slices bacon, and 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter; season with a pinch of cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Place in the freezer on a greased baking sheet until the candies harden.





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