Bacon makes everything better: 31 recipes that prove it

These 31 sizzling recipes showcase bacon’s remarkable ability to enhance flavors and satisfy cravings. From hearty breakfast options to savory dinner delights, and even a bacon-infused cocktail, this collection will awaken your taste buds and revolutionize your cooking game. Bacon really does make everything better.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

While bacon roasted brussels sprouts may be the best way to enjoy them, this shaved brussels sprouts salad is definitely a close second. It’s absolutely different from what you might expect from brussels sprouts, so get ready to have your tastebuds do a jump for joy. With parmesan cheese and a smoky bacon vinaigrette dressing, this will rock you world.
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Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bites

Image shows a hand holding a quarter of a Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bite with more on a white tray in the background. — Boozy Bacon Cheddar Bites. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This fun and easy appetizer is heaven on an English muffin. The cheesy, boozy mixture is the perfect marriage, and they’re so quick and easy to make, too.
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Hot Bacon Cheddar Dip

This creamy and savory dip is loaded with crispy bacon and cheddar, perfect for dipping your favorite crackers and veggies. It adds a touch of indulgence to any gathering.
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Bacon Deviled Eggs

These Bacon Deviled Eggs are a snap to make, but they have so much more flavor than traditional deviled eggs. They are smooth and creamy, and it’s a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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Bacon Egg Salad

An egg salad sandwich is a classic, but like the saying goes: Everything is better with bacon. This egg salad is the modern version of the one you fell in love with as a kid. Go ahead – enjoy it on that old fashioned white bread you still love.
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Corn Casserole

Get ready to dive into a creamy and comforting corn casserole bursting with flavors. With a combination of sweet corn, crispy bacon, a cheesy cream sauce, and a crispy Ritz cracker topping, this dish is the ultimate indulgence that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Potato Corn Chowder

Spoon holding potato and corn chowder with bacon with the full bowl of soup behind it. — Potato Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy a bowl of potato and corn chowder, enhanced with the smoky goodness of bacon. This comforting soup combines tender potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and crispy bacon in a creamy and flavorful broth, creating a satisfying dish that’s perfect as a meal all in itself.
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Grown Up Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that everyone loves. But sometimes, the classic mac and cheese can be a bit too bland. That’s where this grown-up baked mac and cheese with tomato and bacon comes in. This recipe takes the classic dish to the next level by adding in some tomatoes and crispy bacon.
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Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Burger

Discover the mouthwatering magic of the Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Burger. Juicy, flavorful beef patties packed with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon—this burger takes taste to a whole new level. Get ready to savor the ultimate burger experience that will leave you craving every succulent bite.
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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet dates and savory bacon with these delightful bacon wrapped dates. These bite-sized treats are a crowd-pleasing summer appetizer that perfectly balances flavors and textures.
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Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

bavarian potato salad in a white dish surrounded by fresh dill. — Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This traditional German Potato Salad is a delicious side with warm potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich, bright dressing with sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and vinegar.
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Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam

Prepare to take your palate on an adventure with this flavorful Bacon Maple Bourbon Jam, a sensational blend of salty, sweet, and smoky elements. Perfect for upgrading your breakfast or BBQ dishes, this recipe will surely add a sophisticated twist to your traditional condiments.
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Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Plate of salmon with bacon. — Bacon Wrapped Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Need a decadent yet healthy and wholesome restaurant quality meal? This bacon-wrapped salmon recipe is your answer!
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Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch

A white plate with two wedges of lettuce with bacon and dressing. — Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make this knife-and-fork classic Wedge Caesar Salad with Bacon that looks super fancy but is easy to make with just five ingredients.
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Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon

In FDL library — Beer Cheese Dip with Bacon. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

This beer cheese dip adds bacon to take your classic pub-style beer cheese to the next level. With sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and your choice of beer, this bacon beer cheese dip is the perfect party app.
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Air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs

Three bacon wrapped hot dogs in buns topped with cheese and onions. — Air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Elevate your hot dog game with the Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs. They come out perfectly cooked with the bacon adding a smoky richness to the classic hot dog, all while the air fryer ensures a fantastic crisp texture.
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Cheesy Cravings Bacon Chips

Cheese Bacon Chips with yogurt behind. — Cheesy Cravings Bacon Chips. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Give in to your cheesy cravings with these crispy and irresistible cheese bacon chips. Indulge in the perfect combination of salty bacon and gooey melted cheese that will leave you craving for more. Snack time just got a whole lot more exciting!
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Cheesy Goodness Crack Chicken Casserole

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish. — Cheesy Goodness Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Dive into a dish of cheesy goodness with this crack chicken casserole. Packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser. Each bite is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will have you coming back for seconds.
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Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts

a pink plate with a baked brie slathered in honey and topped with nuts and bacon. — Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This baked brie is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Served with crunchy crackers or crusty bread, it makes a great appetizer for any party or gathering!
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Bloody Mary Shrimp

This Bloody Mary Shrimp recipe takes the flavors from your favorite cocktail and turns it into a delicious weeknight dinner! With ripe cherry tomatoes, salty bacon, spicy horseradish, and plump shrimp, this is an easy, flavorful meal that will impress.
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Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon Bites

Sweet potato bites topped with guacamole and bacon. — Sweet Potato Guacamole Bacon Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These smashed sweet potato guacamole bites have crispy sides with soft centers. Topped with a salty piece of bacon, they’re the perfect bite.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

This isn’t your ordinary pizza – the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza melds together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch for a flavor profile that’s truly outstanding. It’s a fun and flavorful alternative to a traditional pizza that will win over bacon-lovers of all ages.
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Bacon Lover’s Dream Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad with Bacon inside wooden bowl. — Bacon Lover’s Dream Broccoli Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

For all the bacon lovers out there, this broccoli salad with bacon is a dream come true. Crispy bacon adds a delightful crunch to this refreshing salad, while the flavors of the other ingredients harmonize beautifully. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to bacon-infused bliss!
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Bacon, Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

Fig and goat cheese crostini on a white tray. — Bacon, Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This easy and delicious Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini is a stunning and flavorful amuse-bouche that will totally wow your guests this summer.
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BLT with Chicken

This BLT with chicken has marinated tomatoes, crisp lettuce, salty, crunchy bacon, and toasted bread for a delicious summer sandwich perfect for picnics, cookouts, or just a day at home!
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Apple Bacon Scones

These apple butter bacon scones are stuffed with fresh apples, salty bacon pieces and made with apple butter to keep them nice and moist. Perfect breakfast on a crisp cool fall morning.
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25-Minute Bacon-Avocado Ground Beef Burger

Learn how to build the best bacon-avocado burger at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with a one-inch thick all-beef burger patty, plus thick-cut bacon, mashed avocado, and a homemade honey-mayo sriracha sauce, this homemade burger’s six layers of flavor is the right decision for dinner tonight!
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bite size chestnuts wrapped in bacon on a toothpick. — Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’ve never experienced the incredible texture combo of crispy bacon wrapped around a crunchy water chestnut, you’re in for a treat. These bite-sized delights make for a wonderful appetizer, with the bacon’s smoky flavor perfectly complementing the mild and refreshing water chestnuts.
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Sweet and Salty Seduction Candied Bacon Twists

Candied Bacon Twists on a parchment paper. — Sweet and Salty Seduction Candied Bacon Twists. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Prepare to be seduced by the sweet and salty combination of this candied bacon twists recipe. Indulge in crispy bacon strips coated in a tantalizing glaze that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. It’s a seductive treat you won’t be able to resist!
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Bloody Derby

closeup of garnishes on a Bloody Mary. — Bloody Derby. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Bacon has a place in drinks, too! Try adding it as a garnish to the classic brunch cocktail, the Bloody Mary. It works especially well with the Bloody Derby, which is essentially a Bloody Mary with whiskey, where the salty flavors of the bacon and tomato juice balance out the sweetness of bourbon.
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Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

These bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts are glazed with maple syrup for a salty, sweet bite. Serve them for game-day with a spread of hummus, vegetables and other dippers!
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