Bacon recipe collection

Rustic Irish turnip and bacon soup with potatoes simmered until soft and creamy. Simple 4-ingredient comfort food that tastes like the Irish countryside.

Butter-browned Vidalia onions baked in a rich sour cream and egg custard with crispy bacon on top. A simple, savory quiche that lets sweet onions shine.

A warm bacon and potato salad that makes an excellent side dish to any meal.

Smoky Western beans with bacon, pinto beans, kidney beans, and lentils simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with cumin and chili powder. Easy one-pot comfort food for a crowd.

Rich and earthy porcini mushrooms in a traditional Italian soup base. No need to hunt for the lone mushroom piece like from a can. Loaded with rich flavor.

A sweet and tangy corn casserole baked with ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and onion, topped with strips of bacon that crisp up in the oven. Five minutes of prep, 40 minutes to bake. Easy weeknight side.

Eva's beans: Mexican-style pinto beans simmered in beer and bacon with cumin, Mexican oregano, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Hearty, smoky, and ready to serve as side or soup.

Iowa corn casserole with cream-style corn, crispy bacon, green pepper, and bread crumbs toasted in bacon drippings. A Midwestern side dish with smoky, crunchy depth.

Ground beef and minced bacon browned with a generous pour of garlic and jalapeños, seasoned with toasted cumin seeds and oregano. Panhandle-style means bold, beanless, and built on smoky bacon fat.

Loaded avocado dip with bacon, sour cream, cucumber, and a kick of hot sauce. A no-cook party dip that's like guacamole's smokier, tangier cousin.

Loaded mashed potato casserole with sauteed peppers, onions, crumbled bacon, and melted cheddar broiled on top. A crowd-pleasing side dish that turns leftover mashed potatoes into something special.

Apple-bacon quiches layer Canadian bacon and tender sliced apples with Swiss cheese in a savory caraway-and-mustard custard, baked in individual tart shells. A brunch crowd-pleaser.

Apple-cheese soup blends tart Granny Smith apples, sharp aged cheddar, and a splash of port into a silky strained bowl finished with crisp bacon. A savory-sweet starter with real depth.

Steamed asparagus with bacon, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. A quick 20-minute diabetic-friendly side dish that works on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Bacon and potato pie bakes crispy bacon, grated russet potatoes, sharp cheddar, and beaten eggs into hearty squares. A crustless brunch casserole that slices clean and reheats like a dream.

Beef bourguignon braises floured chuck in a full bottle of Burgundy with bacon, cognac and herbs until the meat falls apart. Finished the classic way with browned pearl onions and sauteed mushrooms.