Bacon recipes

Sausage-stuffed baked apples topped with brown sugar and bacon, roasted until the apples turn soft and sweet. A savory-sweet fall main dish with just six ingredients.

Krestianskiy zavtrak is a hearty Russian peasant breakfast: pumpernickel croutons crisped in butter, layered with bacon, kielbasa, and onions, then topped with eggs cooked until the yolks stay just runny.

Whole trout or salmon baked on a bed of sliced vegetables with bacon draped on top. Just four ingredients and 30 minutes for a no-fuss fish dinner with built-in sides.

Hearty ground beef stew with bacon, bell peppers, and tender potatoes simmered in tangy vinegar-spiked broth: stick-to-your-ribs comfort that feeds a crowd.

Pan de jamon is the Venezuelan Christmas bread: a soft, butter-rich dough rolled around ham, smoked bacon, olives, and raisins, then baked into a golden spiral loaf.

Warm Caesar potato salad with red-skinned potatoes tossed in Caesar dressing and Parmesan, served over romaine with bacon and croutons. Ready in 30 minutes.

Hearty stew loaded with boiled whole chicken, browned Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and elbow macaroni in a rich tomato broth. A 5-star rated crowd-feeding powerhouse.

Breakfast idea without gluten or dairy. Serve warm with maple syrup or as a quickbread with soup or salad.

Rice pilaf tossed with Italian dressing, soy sauce, fresh spinach strips, scallions, and crumbled bacon. A make-ahead potluck salad that serves 50 and gets better as it chills.

Thick, creamy New England-style clam chowder loaded with bacon, new potatoes, and tender chopped clams in a herb-rich cream base. Finished with fresh dill and parsley for a bowl that tastes like the coast.

Classic bacon and Swiss quiche in a flaky pie crust with a creamy six-egg custard. Simple enough for a weekday morning, elegant enough for a holiday brunch spread.

Cabbage Soup with Paprika, Kielbasa and Raisins recipe

Bacon and egg crescent sandwich baked in a square pan with crescent roll dough, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and a milk-egg custard. A layered breakfast bake with a flaky golden crust on top.

This easy to make soup for lunch will have you licking your spoon, and maybe even your bowl!

A hearty British-style meatloaf of pork, pig's liver, and bacon with grated carrot, lemon zest, and herbs. Baked in a water bath and served cold the next day for the richest flavor.

Homemade Ukrainian vareniki filled with seasoned cottage cheese, boiled until puffy, then tossed in melted butter and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Serve with sour cream and bacon.