15 Irresistible Bacon Recipes
Bacon is one of the most versatile foods. It is versatile and we use it in soups, appetizers, and as a main dish. I use bacon every week in my recipes as it enhances the taste and flavor. WE have you covered with the best bacon recipes.
Easy Bacon Recipes
1. Bacon Zucchini And Corn Slice
It is one of my favorite dinner recipes. The recipe is versatile, and you can customize it to your taste. You can also serve it as an appetizer for potlucks or picnics.
I like this even more as it has a lot of veggies in it. To make it, you need to preheat the oven to 355°F.
The ingredients include nutmeg, cheddar cheese, bacon, zucchini, pepper, onion, and sweet corn.
You can keep the leftovers in plastic wrap in the fridge and it will be good for up to 5 days.
2. Classic Broccoli Bacon Quiche
The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and an hour of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 40 minutes.
You can either buy pie crust from store or make it at the comfort of your home. You can use whole milk or even plant-based milk.
For the recipe, the equipment required are mixing bowl and a balloon whisk. The ingredients include shredded cheddar cheese, pie crust, broccoli, black pepper and eggs.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days.
3. Roasted Butternut Squash And Bacon Soup
It is one of my favorite bacon recipes. It is a perfect fall recipe. The soup is hearty and a perfect dinner meal for fall and winter.
You need an immersion blender and a Dutch oven. It requires 55 minutes to make, including 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cook time.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for half an hour. The ingredients include dried thyme, chicken stock, bacon, parsley and crumbled goat cheese.
Top it up with sour cream, pumpkin seeds or heavy cream. It is best served with bread or salad.
4. Smothered Chicken
It is one of the most highly rated recipes online. This is comfort food at its best. The tools required are kitchen tongs, a skillet, meat tenderizer, pinch bowls and meat tenderizer.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include all-purpose flour, bacon, chicken breasts, gravy and vegetable oil.
You can replace chicken breasts with chicken thighs. You can also use pork chops. It is best served with mashed potatoes or roasted green beans.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 3 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
5. Potato Soup With Bacon
It is one of my favorite bacon recipes. I make a variety of soups during fall and winter, and I make this soup quite often.
You can make this hearty recipe with pantry staples. For this recipe, you can use regular bacon or thick-cut bacon; I prefer the latter.
The tools required are a Dutch oven, a ladle, a garlic press, and kitchen shears. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include bacon, Italian seasoning, heavy cream, carrot and russet potatoes.
It is best served with garlic bread. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
6. Candied Bacon Recipe
It is one of the most popular bacon recipes. I make it on a game day or a movie night. This is one of my favorite appetizers.
For parties and get-togethers, it is one of the most requested recipes to make. When I serve it, it disappears within minutes.
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include brown sugar, maple syrup and bacon.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 40 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before you serve these. It will be crispier and tastier.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. In the fridge it will be good for up to a week.
7. Cracked Out Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
I love this recipe and the best part is you can even make it ahead of time. You can enjoy it at any time of the day.
The tools required are a rotary cheese grater, mixing bowls, a non-stick skillet, and a 9×13 baking dish. The recipe requires 12 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. The ingredients include bacon, eggs, milk, Ranch dressing mix and frozen tater tots.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for a couple of days. It freezes well.
8. Bourbon Brown Sugar Maple Bacon
It is one of the most popular bacon recipes on the internet. I have made it a number of time and in every party I host I have been requested to make it.
For game days and movie nights, it’s a must. It hardly takes a couple of minutes to make it. You need a baking sheet and aluminum foil.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. The ingredients include bacon, bourbon, and pure maple syrup.
9. Brussels Sprouts And Bacon
It’s a quick and easy side dish. The tools required are a skillet, an airtight container and kitchen shears.
It requires 12 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include Brussels sprouts, bacon, pepper and salt. It is best served with pork chops or creamy chicken.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 2-3 days. You can freeze it also but it won’t be as crispy as it was when it was fresh.
10. Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese
This sandwich is perfect as an appetizer, and I like it for breakfast too. You can choose any cheese for this sandwich.
It is great for picnics and long drives. The recipe requires 5 minutes of preparation time and 7 minutes of cook time.
The ingredients include cheddar cheese, white bread, dill pickle, bacon, and processed cheese.
11. Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
This is a sweet and salty bacon recipe. It is a perfect side dish. You need a baking sheet and parchment paper for this recipe.
It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include Brussels sprouts, maple syrup, black pepper, salt, and bacon.
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge, and they will be good for up to 4 days.
12. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
It is one of the most popular recipes on the internet and got rave reviews. This is comfort food at its best. You can use any pasta of your choice.
You need a 9×13 casserole dish, a spatula and a non-stick pan. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. The ingredients include bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded chicken breasts, pasta, butter, heavy cream, and flour. You can replace heavy cream with half& half.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 2-3 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
13. Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
It is one of the best bacon recipes and perfect for a family dinner. The best thing is that it’s affordable and even picky eaters will love it.
You need a 9×9 baking dish, grater, and skillet.. The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. The ingredients include bacon, skinless boneless chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, Alfredo sauce and olive oil.
You can replace chicken breast with rotisserie chicken. It is best served with zucchini bake or roasted Brussels sprouts
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and they will be good for 3-4 months. It freezes well for 3 months.
Millionaire’s Bacon
It is one of the most loved bacon recipes. You can serve it as an appetizer, which I do most of the time for game days or movie nights.
It is a perfect breakfast recipe with scrambled eggs. The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include bacon, sugar, ginger, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Because of its high demand, I have included it in our breakfast rotation menu.
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
It is a perfect appetizer for parties. I always make it for holidays as it’s such a crowd pleaser. You need a 9×13 baking dish.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and an hour of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
The ingredients include bacon, cumin, sugar, chili powder and little smokies. Though it’s a standalone dish but you can also serve it with potato salad.