Bacon recipe collection

Swedish-spiced meatballs with allspice, nutmeg, and ginger, rolled in cornmeal and browned in bacon fat, then simmered in a savory pan gravy and served over buttered noodles. A hearty Scandinavian-inspired weeknight dinner.

Dad's wild rice casserole with crispy bacon, sauteed mushrooms, and vegetables baked in chicken rice soup. A nutty, savory side dish that's earned its spot at every family gathering.

Warm red-skinned potatoes tossed in a sweet-sour bacon vinaigrette that's the star of every church potluck and German family reunion from Cincinnati to Milwaukee.

Quick microwave baked bean casserole with crispy bacon, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard. Bubbly and smoky in just 30 minutes. Add franks or ham for a hearty main.

A classic French bordelaise sauce built from scratch in three stages: matignon, espagnole, and a red wine reduction finished with poached bone marrow. The ultimate companion for game, beef steaks, and roasts.

Calves liver seared in bacon drippings and topped with soft onions, raisins, brandy, and a splash of cider vinegar. A 30-minute spin on a classic that even liver skeptics might love.

Brithyll a Chig Moch (Trout and Bacon) Welsh recipe

Caribou roast marinated 48 hours in gin, apple cider vinegar, and beef stock, then draped with bacon and slow-roasted. Gin's juniper notes are a natural match for wild game.

A simple yet taste baked beans that only uses 4 ingredients.

Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.

Fresh-from-the-cob creamed corn with crispy bacon and tender leeks, made lighter with low-fat milk. A 15-minute summer side dish bursting with sweet corn flavor.

If you want to try something new for dinner, then you'll enjoy this delicious dish made with bacon slices, jalapeno peppers and pinto beans.

Polish hunters stew (bigos) with sauerkraut, kielbasa, bacon, dried mushrooms, apples, and tomatoes. Simmered low and slow, best reheated the next day.

Irish potato stew with coarsely chopped potatoes, onion, and bacon smothered in a roux and simmered in boiling water. A simple, three-ingredient comfort stew that's ready in 25 minutes.

Kansas City baked beans: navy beans baked low with bacon, bell peppers, barbecue sauce, molasses, and apple cider. Sweet, tangy, and smoky KC-style beans built for BBQ plates.

German potato salad served warm with bacon, vinegar dressing, and eggs cooked right in the bacon grease. No mayo, no mustard. A tangy, smoky, old-world side dish that tastes like somebody's grandma made it.