42 Easy Bacon Recipes

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42 Easy Bacon Recipes2/42 Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 muffins Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family can’t get enough of bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using ingredients I regularly keep stocked in my pantry and fridge. The streusel topping adds a delicious sweet and salty crunch! —Shannon Kohn, Summerville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 590 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 818mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g

sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein

sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. 3/42 Bacon Guacamole with Cotija Cheese Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take your game-day snack to a new level with this bacon guacamole. The bacon adds crisp, rich texture, while the cotija makes your guac extra creamy. If you’re feeling bold, use applewood smoked bacon for a more complex flavor profile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: .250 cup: 185 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 539mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. 4/42 Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders 57

Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Also check out this farmhouse-style bacon grease container that has nearly 12,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. 5/42 Bacon Mac

6/42 Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing 9 Reviews

and Cheese 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.—Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 438 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1106mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 6/42 Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing 9 Reviews

This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu

Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it’s perfect for special meals. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 206 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 7/42 Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings

My family requests it all the time

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie’s Noshery. —Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bread bowl): 422 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 8/42 BLT Quinoa Bowls 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BLT Quinoa Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

My family agreed!

35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I’ve been trying out grain bowls, and I thought the flavors of my favorite sandwich would work really well. My family agreed! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 446 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein. 9/42 Creamy Bacon Mushroom Soup 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Bacon Mushroom Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

It’s always a hit

Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always enjoyed cooking and recently created this rich soup. It’s always a hit. You can also garnish it with chopped green onion tops or shredded Swiss cheese. For a creamier, smoother consistency, try pouring the soup through a strainer. —Nathan Mercer, Inman, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 592 calories, 56g fat (33g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 10/42 Cauliflower Broccoli Salad 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This broccoli cauliflower salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well and leftovers are still tasty a day later. —Linda Kangas, Outlook, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 248 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 11/42 Tortellini Carbonara 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini Carbonara Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bacon,

It’s a delightful option for company!

cream and Parmesan cheese make a classic pasta sauce that’s absolutely heavenly. It’s a delightful option for company! —Cathy Croyle, Davidsville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 527 calories, 36g fat (20g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 12/42 The Elvis Sandwich Test Kitchen Approved The Elvis Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like the King himself sang, you’ll be “all shook up” when you taste this savory-sweet sandwich. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Nutrition Facts:

Lining the pan with foil before baking helps cut down on cleanup

1 open-faced sandwich: 266 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 13/42 Caramelized Bacon Twists 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this recipe to use at a bridal shower brunch, and the sweet chewy bacon strips were a big hit. Lining the pan with foil before baking helps cut down on cleanup. —Jane Paschke, University Park, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 bacon twist: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol,

81mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

81mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 14/42 Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this family-favorite tenderloin—maybe because of the compliments that come with it! When the weather warms up, we grill it instead. —Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Illinois. If you’re looking for more easy recipes, then learn how to make bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 402 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat),

104mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 15/42 Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy slices of French bread, it makes the perfect appetizer—especially since it can be prepared ahead, put in the fridge, and then baked just before you want to serve

The bacon and thyme in my mom’s recipe make them extra special

it. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 266 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 16/42 Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A real Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck. The bacon and thyme in my mom’s recipe make them extra special. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 361 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 228mg

sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 11g fiber), 15g protein

sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 11g fiber), 15g protein. 17/42 Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Date-Bacon Jam 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Date-Bacon Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sandwich doubles up on melty cheese, but the star of the show is the sweet and salty date-bacon jam. It makes for a truly grown-up version of grilled cheese. —Kathy Cooper, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 572 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium,

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