Bacon recipes

Seared chicken breasts in a rich cream sauce with baby artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, pearl onions, bacon, pine nuts, and tarragon. Restaurant-quality dinner in just 20 minutes.

German meatballs with sauerkraut and apple mixed into the meat, browned in bacon drippings, then simmered with braised red cabbage, apples, and caraway seeds.

Hearty minestrone soup with bacon, pearl barley, kidney beans, and vegetables in a beefy tomato broth. A thick, filling one-pot soup with Italian herbs and a smoky backbone.

Santa Maria beans made with pinto beans, bacon, ham, tomato puree, and red chile sauce. The classic California Central Coast side dish for tri-tip barbecue, slow-simmered until rich and tender.

Open-faced crab sandwiches loaded with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, and a tangy sour cream spread, broiled until golden and bubbly. Ready in 30 minutes.

Quiche Florentine bakes spinach, crispy bacon, Velveeta, and Parmesan into a creamy egg custard in a flaky pie crust. A hearty brunch classic that slices clean.

Bacon fried rice with mushrooms, peas, bell pepper, scallions, and scrambled egg tossed in soy sauce. A quick skillet fried rice using leftover rice and simple pantry ingredients.

Rich and earthy porcini mushrooms in a traditional Italian soup base. No need to hunt for the lone mushroom piece like from a can. Loaded with rich flavor.

Hearty German sour cream soup with bacon, cabbage, barley, rice, and vegetables in a tangy bechamel-enriched broth with caraway and vinegar. A cold-weather classic.

Stuffed potatoes filled with sauteed mushrooms, bacon, spinach, and carrots in white wine, topped with melted Swiss cheese and broiled until bubbly.

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.

Silky black bean soup with bacon, honey, and aromatics blended and strained smooth. Serve with cool sour cream and bright mango salsa for a stunning contrast of flavors.

Layers of sliced zucchini, fresh tomatoes, onions, melted cheese, and crispy bacon seasoned with oregano and garlic. This crustless zucchini pizza bake delivers all the pizza flavor without the dough.

Chicken breasts baked low and slow over chipped beef with a creamy mushroom soup and sour cream sauce, dotted with bacon. A retro casserole classic that practically cooks itself.

Baked portobello mushroom caps stuffed with sauteed shiitakes, corn, pine nuts, and crumbled bacon, then topped with eggs and roasted until set. A stunning low-carb brunch plate.

French onion tart with a handmade butter pastry, slow-cooked onions, bacon, and a silky cream custard. Baked low and slow for a rich, golden filling.