Bacon recipe collection

Hot German potato salad with bacon, vinegar dressing, and a sweet-tangy sauce. Topped with broiled hot dogs for a one-pan supper. Wisconsin-Midwestern classic.

Pineapple omelette folds crushed pineapple, crispy bacon, and cream cheese into a buttery French-style omelette. Sweet-savory breakfast that comes together in 10 minutes.

Boiled potatoes tossed with crispy chopped bacon and sauteed zucchini in olive oil and butter. A simple, rustic side dish or brunch plate ready in 20 minutes.

Savory pumpkin, bacon, and blue cheese soup balances earthy pumpkin and molasses against funky gorgonzola, smoky bacon, and a hit of cayenne. A bold, creamy fall soup that comes together in about 15 minutes.

A hot dog split open, stuffed with American cheese, wrapped in bacon, and deep-fried until it floats. Three ingredients. Zero restraint. State fair eating at its finest.

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

Fluffy omelets stuffed with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and melted Monterey Jack, topped with fresh tomato jalapeno salsa. A loaded brunch for two in minutes.

Just vegetables, very healthy, especially when you are eating some meat!

A hearty skillet omelette packed with bacon, red bell pepper, cabbage, and onion, spiced with fenugreek and coriander, then broiled under melted cheddar. This cheesy Spanish omelette feeds four in just 20 minutes.

Crisp spinach salad tossed with water chestnuts, mung bean sprouts, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy bacon in a sweet-tangy dressing. Make the dressing a day ahead to let the flavors meld.

Pecan stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, and white wine, broiled until bubbling. A make-ahead appetizer that's ready in 20 minutes.

The salad tastes fresh and summery although it is made with winter greens. The dressing is low calorie and it will keep for a week.

Open-faced breakfast toast topped with fresh mushrooms, tomato slices, crumbled bacon, and melted Parmesan on whole wheat bread. A quick, savory morning meal ready in 15 minutes.

I have this frequently in Greece and here in the U.S., but as I have said, I view it as a 'deli' item. Krinos Foods has a 'gyros kit' that is sold in the frozen food section of some supermarkets.

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 Caesar salad with a creamy homemade dressing emulsified from scratch with garlic, anchovy, lemon and mustard, then tossed with crisp romaine, crumbled bacon, croutons and parmesan. Restaurant-style at home.