If you’re a bacon lover (and seriously, who isn’t?), you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled this list of thirty five incredible Bacon Recipes for you to cook.
Bacon just may be the best ingredient ever. That savory, salty smokiness just makes everything taste better.
In this list you’ll find everything from sandwiches and soups, amazing breakfasts to fancy mains, comforting sides and more bacon recipes. We’ve even found you some desserts!
Cook your way through this super delicious list of bacon recipes, you’ll always know what to cook with bacon. Have fun!
Bacon Recipes:
1. Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
Do you need a new cornbread recipe? Put your Jiffy mix away, this made from scratch (but still easy) loaf is packed with flavor.
It starts with bacon, how can you go wrong? Add in some cheese and jalapeño and your bowlful of chili has a new best friend!
2. Dublin Coddle
Looking for some authentic Irish fare? Look no further than this hearty and cozy Dublin coddle. Loaded with rich and satisfying flavors like bacon and sausage, this is what you call comfort food!
3. Loaded Cauliflower Soup
This is a twist on classic loaded potato soup. You may call it faux-tato soup!! This loaded cauliflower soup is cozy in a bowl. Hearty, creamy soup loaded with cheese, scallions and bacon. You won’t even miss the potatoes when slurping down this low carb treat!
4. Zuppa Toscana
This delicious and comforting soup is based on the version made famous by Olive Garden. But I don’t want to call it a copycat… because this home made version is much better!
5. Blackened Shrimp and Grits
A Lowcountry classic. For this version, we use Cajun spices to give it a little kick! The best part is, the shrimp are cooked in bacon grease and the grits garnished with bacon!
6. Crack Chicken
Here’s a “throw 5 ingredients in the crockpot” lazy recipe. This addictingly delicious Crack Chicken is loaded with creamy, cheesy goodness. And it’s topped with bacon! This easy recipe is equally great in the crockpot or instant pot.
7. Carbonnade Flamande
Make a big pot of this rustic, rich, thick and velvety Flemish beef stew, which has plenty of bacon. Serve it Belgian style, over everyone’s favorite French fries. Trust us, it will hit all the right Stew Spots
8. BLT Sandwich
This delicious BLT Sandwich recipe as this is one of the most popular sandwiches. With crispy Bacon, fresh Lettuce, Tomato, avocado, and only 3 simple ingredients, sandwich sauce makes this BLT recipe more flavorsome. I am sure you will love it!
Get the Recipe @ natashaskitchen
9. Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Wrapping a meal in bacon has become a popular trend, and that trend combines with scallops in this bacon wrapped scallops recipe. They work as an appetizer or as a main dish, and you can cook them on a grill, broiled, or in an air fryer.
Get the Recipe @ dinnerathezoo
10. Bacon Breakfast Pizza
Start your day with a Pizza… It’s the easiest pizza for breakfast! Loaded with crisp bacon bits, eggs and mozzarella cheese. It’s breakfast at its best! Perfect for weekend family fun.
Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
11. Bacon Cheeseburger
These barbecue bacon cheeseburgers combined some of this authors favorite things: bacon, cheese, and the classic burger! If you try this recipe you will definitely be satisfied! This is a great burger!
Get the Recipe @ foxvalleyfoodie
12. Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese
As if your basic grilled cheese wasn’t just about the best thing ever, this recipe adds in tomato and bacon. You’ll be making this one again and again.
Get the Recipe @ halfbakedharvest
13. Club Sandwich
This Club Sandwich is one of the classic bacon recipes. It has turkey, ham and bacon loaded along with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo all layered on fresh baked bread, which is grilled or toasted to a perfection. This is a club sandwich you’re definitely gonna enjoy!
14. Twisted Bacon
Twisted bacon went crazy viral on TikTok, and once you try it, you’ll se why. The technique results in a crisp and crunchy outside, with a tender inside. You have to try this cool hack!
15. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
Looking for an easy wrap that you’re sure to love? Look no further than these chicken bacon ranch pinwheels! They work as an appetizer, lunch, dinner, or an after school/work snack. They’re also a great choice if you need to bring food to a potluck.
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
16. Breakfast Casserole with Bacon
This breakfast casserole with bacon recipe is loaded with eggs, cheese and bacon, then finished off with an avocado and tomato topping. The perfect hearty breakfast for any occasion!
It’s very quick to put together and feeds a crowd, making it great for a holiday brunch or lazy Saturday.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
17. Elvis Sandwich
The Elvis is a sandwich with with warm peanut butter, bacon and banana and blackberries all between two crispy slices of bread! It is said to have been Elvis Presley’s favorite meal!
Get the Recipe @ everydaysouthwest
18. BLT Flatbread
Who doesn’t BLTs? If you don’t, this BLT flatbread might just convince you. It’s super easy to make, and the salty bacon combined with the crunchy vegetables makes it excellent. The bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and burrata make a great flatbread.
Get the Recipe @ whatsgabycooking
19. Creamy Bacon Carbonara
Carbonara is one of our favorite pasta sauces. It’s creamy and cheesy, with a big flavor boost from bacon.
Try it with additional chicken, sausage, shrimp, or all three!
Get the Recipe @ thebestblogrecipes
20. Bacon Wrapped Filet
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon… do I really have to say much more? Cook this dish up for Valentine’s day or other such special occasions.
Get the Recipe @ courtneyssweets
21. Bean and Bacon Soup
Bean and Bacon Soup is a pantry staple classic, but have you ever tried homemade? ONce you cook this recipes, you’ll never go back to canned!
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
22. Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant
This Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant is the best breakfast sandwich ever! It’s cheesy and bacony, absolutely delicious. What a great way to start your day!
Get the Recipe @ sandraseasycooking
23. Lobster Bacon Tacos
Who says tacos can’t be gourmet? When you add Maine lobster meat and bacon, these tacos become the fanciest handheld meal you’ll ever eat.
Get the Recipe @ cookingwithcocktailrings
24. Sunday Chili
This Sunday Chili is one big pot of deliciousness. Think of your favorite classic chili then add a special ingredient… bacon! Everything is better with bacon, right?
25. Bacon Mac and Cheese
Your favorite comfort food just got elevated. This super rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese is loaded with tons of bacon, within and without. It’ll be your new favorite treat.
26. Maple Bacon Ice Cream
Bacon in ice cream? You bet! Combining an already classic flavor combination, this Maple Bacon Ice Cream is crazy good.
Get the Recipe @ crazyforcrust
27. Bacon Jam
Bacon Jam is going to become your new favorite condiment! Spread it on toast or in sandwiches, dip crackers or chips in it, or use your own imagination.
Get the Recipe @ fromvalerieskitchen
28. Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich
This Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich recipe is so easy. It has juicy chicken, crispy bacon, avocados and a simple 3 ingredient mustard sauce that takes this sandwich to another level. I’m sure you will love it.
Get the Recipe @ natashaskitchen
29. Bacon Cheese Dip
Bring this Bacon Cheese Dip to your next party and everyone will be dipping. Once your bacon is cooked, it only takes 5 minutes. This will be one of your favorite bacon recipes.
Get the Recipe @ thechunkychef
30. Maple Bacon Pancake Cookies
This Maple Bacon Pancake Cookies recipe is phenomenal! The smokiness of the bacon combined with maple makes a super delicious cookie. It just doesn’t get any better when sweet and salty cravings hit!
Get the Recipe @ thenovicechefblog
31. Loaded Cheese Fries
Looking for something easy for game day or party night? How about some fries loaded with all sort of good stuff! Stuff like cheese, bacon, scallions, and ranch dressing.
Everybody loves fries by themselves, and if you bring out this plate full of fries loaded up with toppings, they are going to disappear in no time.
32. Candied Bacon
Candied Bacon is the ultimate sweet and salty snack. Using only three ingredients, you can make this super tasty bacon recipe, which is a great party food. It’s a very addictive bacon recipe!
Get the Recipe @ spendwithpennies
33. Peach Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese
This Peach Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich is the ultimate sandwich! It’s salty, savory, sweet and all kinds of deliciousness in one single sandwich. It’s made with peaches, peach preserve, bacon and cheese, drizzled with honey. So good!
Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
34. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
You’ll fall in love with these bacon wrapped shrimp, and they make for great finger food! The jumbo prawns are covered in a sweet and savory glaze, covered with bacon, and broiled to perfection.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
35. Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
We’re wrapping up this list with one of the most amazing bacon recipes… Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna combines your favorite handheld meal with your favorite baked pasta.
This will surely become your new family favorite comfort food.
So there you go, thirty five amazing Bacon Recipes recipes for you to cook up. We hope you love them as much as we do!
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The 35 BEST Bacon Recipes
This collection of great ways to cook with Bacon has such a variety of great dishes featuring your favorite smoked meat. We love this cozy cauliflower bacon soup:
Ingredients
- 2 cauliflower heads, cut into medium sized florets
- 6 bacon strips
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 scallions, chopped, for garnish
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry bacon in a pot till crispy and remove to plate. Crumble it into pieces for garnish.
- In bacon grease, add in onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add in cauliflower florets along with salt, pepper and thyme. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and cook for about 10 minutes till the cauliflower gets tender.
- Blend 3/4 of the cauliflower mixture in a blender leaving 1/4 behind in the pot. Mix blended cauliflower back into the pot and keep on simmering 5 minutes. Alternately, you can use an immersion blender.
- Add in sour cream, cream and 1 cup cheddar cheese and mix well.
- It's ready to serve. Optionally, if you want thicker consistency, mix 2 Tbsp regular flour or almond flour with cream into a slurry. Gradually stir into the soup until you get the desired consistency.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top it with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon bits and chopped scallions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Let me know which recipes you try, I love hearing from you!
Welcome to GypsyPlate! I'm Alpana, former wordwide tour manager and professional caterer, now full time blogger. I love exploring cuisines from around the world, and my recipes have been featured on sites such as MSN, Parade, Brit + Co, CNET and AOL. You can explore my entire collection of sortable recipes in my Recipe Index or learn more about me here.
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