449 bacon recipes

Crispy loaded potato skins stuffed with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and scallions. Baked twice for extra crunch, with a make-ahead option for easy party prep.

Gruiben, German-style pork cracklings rendered slowly from cubed bacon, yielding crisp, golden bits and a pot of pure lard. An old-world, two-ingredient technique for the ultimate savory snack.

Bacon-wrapped quail roasted until golden, then glazed with a sweet-savory apricot sauce for a show-stopping main course that's easier than you think.

Deviled eggs with chunky salsa and crumbled bacon mixed into the yolk filling. A Southwestern twist on classic deviled eggs with just 4 ingredients and no cooking needed.

German hasenpfeffer: rabbit braised with bacon, carrots and mushrooms in a vinegar-spiked broth, finished with sour cream. The classic German hunter's stew over noodles or dumplings.

Wilted greens with a hot bacon vinaigrette, mustard, and horseradish, cooked in the microwave. A tangy, warm salad side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Beef round steak roll-ups stuffed with bacon, browned and pressure-cooked in onion soup gravy. Tender, savory roulades with a thick cornstarch-thickened sauce.

Peppered farmhouse pate with pork shoulder, liver, veal, green peppercorns, and brandy, wrapped in stretched bacon and baked in a water bath. A rustic French-style terrine for entertaining.

Classic German beef rouladen with thin round steak spread with Dijon mustard, rolled around bacon and onion wedges, then braised in beef broth with a flour-thickened gravy.

Chutney cheese toasts topped with sauteed bacon, onion, and fresh tomato then grilled until the cheese melts golden. A savory open-faced snack ready in 30 minutes.

Oven-braised pheasant with sauerkraut, bacon, juniper berries, and white wine. Legs slow-cooked until tender in the kraut, breasts roasted separately to keep them juicy.

Bacon and egg carbonara with raw egg yolk stirred into hot pasta at the table, sour cream warmed in the bowl, crispy bacon, chives, and Parmesan. A rich, interactive dinner.

A traditional Irish side of celery pieces baked in stock with chopped bacon, onion, parsley, and knobs of butter. Simple, savory, and ready in 45 minutes.

Spicy black bean potato salad gives the picnic classic a Southwestern kick, with red potatoes, black beans, jalapenos, bacon and Cajun seasoning in a creamy mustard dressing. A bold make-ahead side.

Devils on horseback is a spicy version of angels on horseback, which are oysters wrapped in bacon and broiled. When oysters cook their edges curl, supposedly resembling angels' wings, hence the name.

Filled French omelet with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives. A quick, loaded breakfast for two that comes together in 15 minutes.