How do you make a recipe better? You add bacon, duh. Salty, bacony goodness, we absolutely love the flavor kick bacon gives a recipe. From vegetables to soups to breakfast casseroles to macaroni and cheese, bacon is a delicious addition to any recipe. Check out these 32 bacon recipes to get your taste buds drooling!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
“Rich and creamy, this potato casserole is full of everything good. The cream cheese and sour cream add a nice flavor to the casserole and make the potatoes creamy. Topping with more bacon and cheese is the crowning glory to this casserole.” - Kitchen Crew
Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin
“A moist and juicy cajun seasoned pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed in an apricot dijon sauce! Sweet and salty pork perfection!” - Kevin
Smoked Bacon Wrapped French Vidalia Onion
“All I can say is that this will be the best onion you will ever eat. If not, darn close!” - Sherri
Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread
“Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread is buttery and cheesy with a slight heat and wonderful bacon flavor! It’s perfect as a side, breakfast, or used in a sandwich.” - Paula
Bacon Bean Dip
“While the dip was really good I decided I would recreate this at home , because it needed a few tweaks in my opinion. So this is where I got the inspiration for the dip, the tofu fajitas can just stay where they are at.” - Debbie
Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger
“Bacon, Gouda cheese, and a creamy sauce... what more could you want on a burger? We loved the smoky Gouda cheese with the applewood bacon. The sauce is absolutely delicious and perfect on the burger. It's like Thousand Island dressing with a nice kick. A nice treat if you normally just put ketchup on your burger. If you're not a huge raw onion fan, then leave it of the dressing mixture. It will be just as delish!” - Kitchen Crew
Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese
“You can whip this Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese together in just a few minutes and it tastes like heaven! The after school snack just turned gourmet and I couldn’t be happier!” - Paula
Bacon Bundled Green Beans
“I think we found a new tradition! These little green bean bundles are easy to make, delicious, and look fabulous on the plate.” - Sara
Bacon and Bean Soup
“This soup is great either with the chunky veggies and beans in a broth or where everything is pureed into a thick and creamy soup topped with the crispy bacon!” - Kevin
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
“This is absolutely delicious. I added some celery and instead of 2 Tablespoons of parsley, I used one and one Tablespoon of cilantro. The flavors were so good! I cannot believe I have not made something like this before. I will make it over and over and over. Enjoy!!” - Cherilyn
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
“I was thinking about a heavy appetizer for a small church group and ventured into searching for some ideas. Found these sliders. Did some swaps... Bing Bang Boom, Yum.” - Denise
Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
“Bacon Cheeseburger Soup would be a fabulous lunch and meal prepping. My wheels started turning and I thought about the flavors he loves in a burger and put them into this soup without the guilt. I tried to make this full of flavor and creamy so it is satisfying for someone cutting carbs and wouldn’t feel like they are missing anything.” - Debbie
Bacon & Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs
“These were so good and... low carb! The whole family loved them. I used a mixer to make the filling creamy. Thanks for a new recipe!” - Barb
Loaded Fried Potatoes
“This is great for breakfast, brunch or dinner! Add and subtract ingredients that you love.” - Kathy
White Chocolate Bacon Bread Pudding
“Using a bundt pan gives this bread pudding a beautiful presentation. The bacon and white chocolate chips add that salty/sweet flavor combination everyone loves to this bread pudding. This dessert will definitely wow guests.” - Kitchen Crew
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
“Flaky croissants, two kinds of cheese, bacon, and eggs make up this scrumptious breakfast casserole.” - Darci
Zuppa Toscana (Thick)
“This is a very good soup. I usually make about 2+ gals. at a time. I share with family and friends, but always save some for the freezer. I've substituted white northern beans for the potatoes and it's enjoyed just as much by all.” - Daniel
Strawberry and Bacon Salad
“Strawberry bacon salad is bright in color and flavor. The sweet summer strawberries, salty bacon, zesty red onion, and tart Feta cheese balance each other beautifully. It's a delight from the first bite. A drizzle of the fresh strawberry poppy seed dressing is the perfect touch. This simple salad can be served as a seasonal starter or it can be a meal in itself.” - Kitchen Crew
Sausage Bacon Apple Stuffing
“This is sooooo good!! I can't begin to describe... and honestly I never knew what a different recipe this was till I posted it here. I thought my mom did pretty well at adopting!” - Didi
French Toast Breakfast Sandwich
“The secret ingredient to making sure this french toast is lightly sweet without added syrup, is to use sweetened vanilla coffee creamer to the egg mixture (instead of milk). This sweet, salty, savory breakfast is good as well as comforting.” - Roni
Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken
“This recipe was great! I baked them in the oven at 350 for around 50 minutes. I used a rack on a cookie sheet. They needed a few minutes under the broiler to crisp them up. Will definitely be making these again.” - Carol
Chaffles BLT
“A super delicious alternative to bread. Keto is my way of eating and when wanting a sandwich, this is what I turn to. Use your imagination and even make a healthy dessert with them or just an ordinary waffle. So much healthier than bread. Enjoy!” - Cassie
Roasted Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower
“What a great way to jazz up roasted cauliflower! The combination of herbs and cheese plus utilizing bacon grease when baking makes this cauliflower very flavorful. Crumbled bacon and more cheese take this low carb side dish over the top. We bet everyone will eat their veggies when they try this recipe!” - Kitchen Crew
Portabella Mushrooms - No Bun, No Extra Cheese
“They are both delicious and you really do not miss the extra strip of bacon, or extra cheese or the bun. My husband ate three & I had one. The calories came in at 243 per serving and were very satisfying. The best part is it is simple and easy to make.” - Rose Mary
Maple Bacon Butter
“This maple bacon compound butter will elevate your breakfast. It's sweet, smoky, and absolutely delicious. Try this on a warm biscuit or on top of pancakes and french toast.” - Kitchen Crew
Janny’s Corn Chowder
“This simple corn chowder is a creamy blend of sweet corn and smoky bacon with plenty of chunky bits of potato in every bite. It's so delicious and easy to prepare, you'll want to make this chowder all winter.” - Kitchen Crew
Good Luck Hoppin' John
“This is an easy way to make Hoppin' John for the new year. It's made with a medley of red and green peppers with onion. The veggies simmer in the slow cooker with broth and black-eyed peas. As it cooks, the flavors meld together creating a flavorful and delicious meal. Serve over a bed of fluffy white rice for a down-home delicious (and lucky) New Year's Day meal. We highly recommend adding a handful of bacon (is bacon ever optional?). It's amazing!” - Kitchen Crew
Breakfast Burger
“My family loves to have breakfast for dinner and loves hamburgers. So I decided to combine the two!” - Dee
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese
“This is a fantastic recipe. Easy & delicious. Made (half the recipe as a trial for an upcoming party next month. We (husband, son & I) couldn't stop eating these, wish I had made more. Will triple the recipe for our party!” - Maria
Bacon Pimento Cheese Sammie
“This ooey gooey sammie is lick the plate delicious. The pimento cheese spread has cream cheese in it which isn't a traditional ingredient. It adds a hint of tang and helps with the melted cheese goodness. Pimento cheese had a hint of spice and the heat in this is just right. When melted, combined with the crisp bacon it's a flavorful duo. Using mayo toasts the bread to a beautiful golden brown. We did add a 3rd slice of bacon to our sandwich because there is no such thing as too much bacon for us.” - Kitchen Crew
Amazing Twice Baked Potatoes
“I took a variation of how my mother-in-law made these and made it my own. My husband looooves them as well as my kids!! They are always a hit at gatherings.” - Samantha