Bacon recipe collection

German lentil soup with frankfurters, bacon, and vegetables thickened with a browned flour roux and brightened with vinegar. A hearty, old-world one-pot meal.

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.

Bacon-wrapped oysters broiled until the bacon crisps and the oysters turn plump and briny. A classic two-ingredient appetizer secured with toothpicks and ready fast.

Grilled liver kabobs wrapped in bacon with bell peppers and onions, brushed with a tangy molasses-mustard-ketchup sauce. A bold cookout skewer.

Overnight breakfast casserole with eggs, bacon, cheddar, Swiss cheese, and bread cubes. Assemble the night before, bake in the morning for an effortless brunch.

Manhattan-style clam chowder with bacon, minced clams, diced potatoes, plum tomatoes, celery, and green pepper in a briny tomato broth. The red chowder that started a rivalry with New England's cream version.

Provencal braised beef marinated overnight in red wine with garlic, cloves, allspice, and vinegar, then slow-braised with bacon, carrots, brandy, and orange zest. A deeply flavored French country casserole.

Tropical meatloaf with mashed banana, bacon lattice, and orange marmalade glaze. The banana adds moisture and a subtle sweetness you won't expect in a savory loaf.

Mexican bean dip made in the microwave with blended beans, sharp cheddar, chili powder, and crispy bacon on top. Hot, smoky, and ready in 25 minutes.

Baked Mexican eggs with mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon in individual dishes. A simple, hands-off brunch that bakes in 20 minutes.

Mexican quiche baked in tostada shells with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, green chiles, and a light cream custard. Individual-sized quiches ready in 30 minutes.

Hearty Michigan minestrone with dried lima beans, bacon, salami, cabbage, and fresh herbs simmered in chicken broth. A meaty, Midwestern take on the Italian classic.

Quiche Lorraine with bacon, Swiss cheese, scallions, and a nutmeg-seasoned egg custard blended until foamy. Topped with pimientos and baked in a flaky pie crust.

Mushroom and bacon stuffing with sage, marjoram, and bread cubes cooked in bacon drippings. Enough to fill a 12 to 14 pound Thanksgiving turkey.

Mussel and bacon soup with fresh mussels steamed open in a smoky bacon, tomato, and basil fish broth. A rustic, one-pot seafood soup ready in 40 minutes.

Slow-baked chickpeas in tomato sauce with bacon, molasses, brown sugar, and dry mustard. A hearty from-scratch baked bean recipe using garbanzo beans instead of navy beans.