43 Recipes Where Bacon Makes All The Difference
We’ve put together a collection of recipes where bacon truly makes all the difference. These dishes bring out that savory, crispy goodness that only bacon can add, turning simple ingredients into something special. You’ll find everything from appetizers to hearty mains, each with a touch of bacon that makes each bite more satisfying.
Bacon Rolls
Bacon Rolls are made from just two ingredients: strips of bacon wrapped around bread stuffing. The best flavor-packed Thanksgiving side dish.
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Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
Perfectly blanched fresh green potatoes are cooked to perfection in a simple bacon and onion sauce. Based on German Speckbohnen.
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Old-Fashioned Potato Soup
Get cozy with this rich and creamy Old Fashioned Potato Soup. Made with tender potatoes, onion, bacon, milk, and broth. Simple and delicious.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Savor the comfort of creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness in our delectable Twice Baked Potato Casserole.
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Chicken Potato Soup
A simple, easy-to-make Chicken Potato Soup to warm you to the core and get cozy with. It is a complete meal in a bowl.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This creamy, cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. It’s loaded with chicken and bacon and topped with cheese.
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Warm German Potato Salad
This authentic warm German Potato Salad recipe showcases perfectly tender sliced potatoes drizzled with a smoky, sweet, tangy bacon dressing and lots of crispy bacon.
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Shrimp Carbonara
Decadently delicious Shrimp Carbonara is an incredibly easy recipe. Made with eggs, bacon, and cheese, this dish is ready in 30 minutes.
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Pea Salad
This classic, creamy pea salad is both a perfect side dish during the week or a perfect party buffet table.
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Pizza Casserole
Cheesy, meaty, and packed with flavor, our Pizza Casserole is a must-try and perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is easy and delicious.
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Loaded Sweet Potato Soup
Grab a spoon and dig into this super delicious thick and creamy Sweet Potato Soup. Infused with bacon and onions and topped with sour cream.
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German Bread & Bacon Dumpling
‘Knödel’ are German bread and bacon dumplings (Speckknödel). They are tender, savory, and incredibly delicious, making a perfect and filling side dish. And the recipe is easier than the pronunciation.
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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
Enjoy our Crack Chicken Noodle Soup with chicken, cheese, bacon, and noodles. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
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German Fried Bacon Cabbage Noodles – Krautfleckerl
Experience the warmth and comfort of a traditional German dish with this delicious fried cabbage and noodle recipe: crispy bacon, savory ham, caramelized cabbage and onions, tender pasta, and a hint of nutty Parmesan cheese.
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German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy and Bacon
Jagerschnitzel (Hunter’s Schnitzel) is classic German comfort food. Breaded pork cutlets (Schnitzel) topped with a rich, creamy mushroom bacon sauce.
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Easy Crockpot Crack Chicken
Indulge in this Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken, creamy Ranch, crispy bacon, and melted Cheddar. A delightful, family-friendly meal awaits!
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Crack Green Beans
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a hearty blend of green beans, bacon, and cranberries, a simple and memorable dish.
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Ham and Potato Casserole
Indulge in our hearty and filling Ham and Potato Casserole, the perfect recipe for foodies craving a tasty weeknight meal.
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Cornmeal Waffles With Bacon
These sweet and savory cornmeal waffles are a must for any breakfast lover. Made with cornmeal, bacon, and maple syrup.
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German Onion Pie With Bacon
Onion Pie is a traditional German dish. Made with an easy yeast dough that’s loaded with a mouthwatering onion, bacon, egg, and cheese!
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Bacon BBQ Hasselback Chicken
Easy, flavorful BBQ Hasselback Chicken recipe with juicy chicken, tangy sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.
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German Flatbread Pizza with Bacon and Onion
Flammkuchen is a foolproof German flatbread pizza ready in only 30 minutes. The base of a Flammkuchen (flame cake) is wafer-thin dough. And the secret to this recipe is that we use puff pastry to create the dough!
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Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
In this delicious recipe, we’ll coat oven roasted brussels sprouts with bacon in simple maple butter. This makes a perfect side dish.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Looking for a fast way to get cozy? Try our delicious limited-ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Soup! Smooth or chunky, the choice is yours.
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Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Savor the smoky flavor of Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with a juicy beef and pork blend, topped with crispy bacon. The perfect comforting meal.
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Maple Bacon Turkey Sliders
With bacon, maple syrup, and cheese, these turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls are ready in 30 minutes and are a perfect party food!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
This beautiful bacon cheeseburger meatloaf is like a cross between cheeseburgers and meatloaf. It’s such a cozy and flavor-packed dish.
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Bacon Steak Wraps With Blue Cheese Dressing
Bacon steak wraps, made with chuck steak and a homemade blue cheese dressing, are hearty, rich, and delicious. If you’re wondering what to put in a steak wrap, I recommend bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and fried onions! You will love this delicious lunch recipe.
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Bacon And Egg Cups
Bacon and Egg Cups are an easy, tasty protein filled breakfast. Make these for your weekly meal prep and eat healthy all week! {whole30, paleo,keto}These Bacon and Egg Cups are a delicious and easy breakfast idea that the entire family will love. With only 2 main ingredients, feel free to customize it to suit your personal tastes. Plus, they are packed with protein, low in carbs, and a healthy breakfast choice for those following a keto, Whole30, and paleo diet.
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Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin
Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin is a smoky, flavorful dish that the family will love.
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are an easy appetizer. Water chestnuts are wrapped in bacon and marinated in a sweet/savory sauce.
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Smoked Gouda Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip
Smoked gouda bacon cheddar cheese dip pairs beautifully with pretzels. So if you’re looking for the best pretzel cheese sauce recipe, look no further. This cheese dipping sauce tastes much fresher and better than any store-bought dip for pretzels.
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Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites
These Loaded Potato Bites are tender and crispy potatoes topped with cheese, bacon and onions. Serve with ranch dressing or sour cream!
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Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels
Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels are a yummy appetizer! Crescent rolls stuffed with bacon, onion and two cheeses for a snack that’s like a meal.
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The Best Peanut Butter Bacon Burger
This peanut butter bacon burger is the perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness with a touch of savory goodness in every bite.
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Bacon Fried Rice
Super quick, easy, and tasty Bacon Fried Rice made with simple ingredients. A delightful dish that combines the smokiness of bacon with the comfort of classic fried rice.
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Bacon Quinoa Salad With Lemon Dijon Dressing
This recipe for Bacon Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing is a fresh, colorful salad that’s great with grilled meats, or on its own as a meal.
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
Bacon wrapped chicken tenders are a popular dish combining juicy chicken with crispy bacon to create a mouthwatering meal satisfying any meat lover.
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Bacon Cheese Quiche
Bacon Cheese Quiche is simple & delicious for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. This versatile quiche recipe is a nice way to make one-pan meal. Easy quiche!
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Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole has all the flavor of a classic bacon burger combined with pasta for a hearty casserole the whole family will love.
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Bacon Wrapped Pickles (Air Fryer)
These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pickles are an easy low-carb appetizer made with an optional jalapeno slice, brushed with sugar-free BBQ sauce.
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Baked Mashed Potatoes
These mouthwatering Baked Mashed Potatoes are delightfully creamy, cheesy, and loaded with luscious bacon for pure comfort food bliss!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder
Adding crumbled bacon to this soup makes it top notch. If you love bacon (I won’t judge you if you don’t), then it makes this soup delightful! I mean really it’s soo yummy. Cheese, bacon, potatoes, this is surely a filling soup.
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