60 Things to Make with Bacon

In my family, we have a strange little tradition. An unspoken expectation that every gathering... from a weekend visit to a holiday get-together... includes bacon.

My stepmother is the master of cooking bacon for an army. And, for whatever reason, bacon tastes best when she makes it.

It's been tough not seeing family this year... especially over the holidays. But reliving the fun memories has helped. Especially all those times we received instructions from my parents to arrive early... or we'd risk missing out on the best part of brunch.

Family brunches featured bacon as-is... in all its crispy, salty glory 🥓. With today being National Bacon Day, I started thinking about ways to make bacon the star. For inspiration, I turned to my fellow bloggers for help... and I asked them to share their best recipes featuring bacon.

They all sound amazing! If you're looking for more ways to incorporate bacon into your cooking, then keep reading... because I've compiled 60 recipes that put bacon in the spotlight.

(Yes, I realize I'm sharing this before the start of a new year... when many people make their resolutions to eat healthier. But, I'm not the one who decided to make December 30th National Bacon Day... The internet did that. 🤷)

60 Things to Make with Bacon

1. Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Poppers | This Old Gal

2. Bacon and Apples Foster | Snappy Gourmet

3. Bacon and Blue Cheeseburger Flatbread with Caramelized Onions | Meals, Heels, and Cocktails

4. Bacon and Spinach Breakfast Pizza | Persnickety Plates

5. Bacon Caramel Apple Crisp | 365 Days of Baking

6. Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole | Amanda’s Cookin’

7. Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs | Kalyn's Kitchen

8. Bacon Delicata Salad | Beyond Frosting

9. Bacon Hash Brown Casserole with Eggs | Cooking on the Weekends

10. Bacon Jam | Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

11. Bacon Jam | Valerie's Kitchen

12. Even more Bacon Jam if you're so inclined... 😉

13. Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Salad | Karen's Kitchen Stories

14. Bacon Meatballs | Yummy Healthy Easy

15. Bacon, Shrimp, and Corn Chowder | The Blond Cook

16. Bacon Spinach and Four Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms | Will Cook for Smiles

17. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus | Dessert for Two

18. Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Chicken Rollups | Yummy Healthy Easy

19. Bacon-Wrapped Dates | That Skinny Chick Can Bake

20. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers | Muy Bueno

21. Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies | Amanda's Cookin'

22. Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies | Will Cook for Smiles

23. Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella and Pesto-Stuffed Chicken | Will Cook for Smiles

24. Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites | Food Faith Fitness

25. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin | Cook Eat Go

26. Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese and Honey | The Roasted Root

27. Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp in Air Fryer | Finding Zest

28. Bacon-Wrapped Sweet and Sticky Stuffed Chicken | Food Faith Fitness

29. Bacon White Cheddar Pasta | Miss in the Kitchen

30. BBQ Bacon-Stuffed Chicken Breast | Will Cook for Smiles

31. BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Scallops | Savory Experiments

32. Black Bean and Bacon Flautas | Muy Bueno

33. Bratkartoffeln with Bacon | Masala Herb

34. Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Stuffing | Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

35. Burgers with Bacon Bourbon Burger Sauce | Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

36. Cheesy Corn and Bacon Muffins | Karen's Kitchen Stories

37. Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole | Wholesome Yum

38. Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash Casserole | Iowa Girl Eats

39. Chocolate Bacon Saltine Toffee | Savory Experiments

40. Easy Bacon Baked Beans | A Cedar Spoon

41. Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon, and Goat Cheese | Running to the Kitchen

42. Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Bacon, Ranch, and Cheddar | Flavor Mosaic

43. Instant Pot Bacon Jam | Sparkles to Sprinkles

44. Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup | This Old Gal

45. Jalapeño Poppers with Brisket and Bacon | Out Grilling

46. Loaded Maple Bacon Donut Fries | Beyond Frosting

47. Maple Bacon Donut | Will Cook for Smiles

48. Maple Bacon Scones with Coffee Glaze | An Edible Mosaic

49. Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake | Dizzy Busy and Hungry

50. Maple Black Pepper Bacon | Nutmeg Nanny

51. Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon (Instant Pot) | Flavor the Moments

52. Sautéed Cabbage with Leeks and Bacon | Valerie's Kitchen

53. Sautéed Swiss Chard with Bacon | Masala Herb

54. Spinach Salad with Bacon and Eggs | Kristine's Kitchen Blog

55. Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing | Flavor Mosaic

56. Sriracha Maple Glazed Bacon | Meals, Heels, and Cocktails

57. Sweet and Spicy Bacon Crackers | The Kitchen Is My Playground

58. Sweet Corn with Maple-Bourbon Brown Butter and Bacon | Iowa Girl Eats

59. Sweet Potato and Bacon Quiche | Ann's Entitled Life

60. Warm Pasta Salad Recipe with Caramelized Leek, Bacon, and Goat Cheese | An Edible Mosaic

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