Bacon/95 recipes

Bacon and sharp cheddar quiche with green onions sautéed in bacon drippings, a half-and-half custard, and a kick of cayenne and dry mustard. Rich, savory, and sliceable for dinner or party appetizers.

A loaded tamale pie with ground beef, bacon, corn, and green chiles in a cornmeal crust, topped with a melted Monterey Jack and egg layer. Tex-Mex comfort baked in a pie pan.

Fried cabbage and bacon cooked in half a cup of bacon drippings with a touch of sugar for caramelization. Southern-style comfort food with just 6 ingredients and 25 minutes.

Classic spinach bacon salad with warm bacon vinaigrette, sliced mushrooms, and red onion. Dressing wilts the spinach just enough. Ready in 15 minutes.

Bacon-cheese dip blends Roquefort, cream cheese, sour cream, and crisp bacon with garlic and a hint of hot sauce. A cocktail-party classic ready in 15 minutes flat.

Tangy vinegar meets crisp spinach, juicy tomatoes, and smoky bacon in this quick 15-minute salad that's both refreshing and diabetic-friendly.

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.

Bacon walnut feta focaccia tops a pre-baked flatbread with crisp bacon, toasted walnuts, briny feta, and green onions. A 25-minute appetizer or wine-night snack from a store-bought crust.

Bacon cornbread muffins with crispy diced bacon baked right into the batter. A savory, smoky twist on classic cornbread that bakes in just 15 minutes at high heat.

Easy bacon potato soup doctors up canned cream of potato soup with crispy bacon, onion sauteed in the drippings, and a pinch of cayenne. A creamy, smoky bowl ready in about 15 minutes.

Easy bacon cheddar cheese ball with cream cheese, scallions and pimentos. Make-ahead New Year's party appetizer ready in 15 minutes, chill overnight.

Microwave chicken livers with mushrooms in chicken giblet gravy, cooked in bacon fat with onion. A quick, savory offal dish ready in about 15 minutes using just the microwave.

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.

Fresh cantaloupe on lettuce with crispy bacon and onion rings, drizzled with homemade honey poppy seed dressing. A sweet-savory summer salad that comes together in 15 minutes.

Crunchy raw broccoli slaw with crispy bacon, golden raisins, red onion, and a tangy honey-balsamic dressing. Ready in 15 minutes and gone even faster.

Scrambled Eggs Benedict made entirely in the microwave with Canadian bacon, hollandaise, and English muffins. A 15-minute shortcut to brunch that skips the poaching stress.