Oh, bacon! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! No really, let's count them. Just when you thought you couldn't love bacon any more than you already do, here are 101 of the best bacon recipes so you can enjoy this delicious meaty treat.
You are bound to find some new favorite ways to eat bacon with this list of 101 recipes with bacon!
From easy ways to make homemade bacon, bacon-wrapped recipes of all kinds (you know you'd eat anything covered in the stuff!), dinner ideas, snacks and apps, and even sweet treats, this is the ultimate list.
Delicious Recipes with Bacon
You are bound to find some of the best bacon recipes in the world right here. It all just depends on how you like to enjoy this tasty meat.
Cooking Bacon
Simple bacon recipes that will get you started the right way. This includes those bacon in the oven recipes, and microwave! Try freezing cooked bacon!
How to Make Bacon in the Microwave
Making bacon in the microwave eliminates the mess of pan-frying bacon. It is simple, delicious, and perfectly crispy every time!
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Perfect Oven Bacon
The ultimate hands-off method for making bacon. Cook an entire package in the oven at once.
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The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe: Budget Friendly Valentine’s Gift
Check out the original blog post for the Bacon Hearts Recipe. Recently updated with new tips to bake the perfect bacon heart for your loved one.
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How to Batch Cook and Freeze Bacon.
Once you learn how to batch cook and freeze bacon, you’ll have crumbled bacon on everything! It’s so easy!
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Bacon Breakfast Ideas
You know the deal: breakfast ideas with eggs and bacon are classic. But let's get creative with some really creative and delicious recipes. Bacon pancakes, cinnamon rolls, scones, and French Toast to name a few.
Chicken Fried Bacon
Chicken Fried Bacon has to go on your list to try soon. An over the top amazing appetizer or breakfast and it makes the most amazing BLT you’ve ever had!
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Maple Bacon Pancakes
Bacon pancakes, perfect for Easter brunch. Pancakes are always my favorite on Sunday mornings.
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Bacon Egg Cups | Easy Muffin Tin Eggs! | Confetti & Bliss
Bacon egg cups are easy to make in 30 minutes! A great make-ahead breakfast for busy families. These cute muffin tin eggs are super tasty!
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Onion Bacon and Mushroom Strata
Bacon Mushroom Bread Pudding is an easy, make-ahead brunch casserole for all your gatherings.
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Easy Bacon Fried Rice (Breakfast Fried Rice)
An easy bacon fried rice recipe, perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Super quick to whip up and packed with flavor! A great way to use up leftovers too.
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Crunchy Bacon Granola
A delightful savory and sweet breakfast or snack. Serve with tangy yogurt or sprinkle it on top of grits or hot cereal.
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Nutella and Bacon Stuffed French Toast - Domesticate ME
Everyone deserves to experience the absurdly decadent deliciousnessness of this bacon and nutella stuffed French toast at least once…
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Bacon Cheddar Chive Scones
These Bacon Cheddar Chive Scones are fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and stuffed with cheese and bacon. The best savory scones!
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls with Bacon are sweet and savory celebration dish with a twist. They are easy to make with panty staples.
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Maple Bacon French Toast Muffins
Take breakfast on the road with these Maple Bacon French Toast Muffins--sweet and savory, crispy bacon added into baked fluffy French Toast muffins.
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Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing
Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing - A recipe for delicious cinnamon rolls with bacon inside and topped with maple frosting. Perfect brunch recipe.
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Banana-Peanut Butter-Bacon Smoothies
Shake things up with this delicious banana-peanut butter-bacon smoothie inspired by the King!
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Make Ahead English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
An easy recipe for English muffin breakfast sandwiches that you can make ahead of time for yummy on-the-go breakfasts. Keep them in the fridge for fast & simple meals all week long or prep them a month in advance and store in the freezer for later. Double or triple the recipe if you’re batch preppin…
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Bacon and Egg Galettes
My Bacon and Egg Galettes make an ideal breakfast or brunch. Simple to prepare, can be made in advance, and taste divine!
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Spicy Pecan Maple Bacon
A sweet and salty, spicy and crunchy breakfast side that's perfect for brunch, buffets, or even party appetizers.
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Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts | Easy Side Dish Recipe
These Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts are packed with bacon, butter and cheese, and they’re everything you didn’t know you needed in a biscuit!
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Bacon and Corn Pancakes Recipe - Cooked by Julie
A simple pancake recipe loaded with crispy bacon, corn, and fresh chives. Enjoy these fluffy delicious pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
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Peppered Bacon Bloody Mary | Gimme Some Oven
This Peppered Bacon Bloody Mary recipe is a very simple, smoky, and scrumptious twist on the classic drink.
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Bacon Wrapped Recipes
From savory snacks to dinner recipes these bacon wrapped ideas will have you feeling deliciously snuggly.
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast - The Cookie Rookie
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast is the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal. This turkey breast is juicy, succulent and tender!
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Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Brats
Bacon and Cheese make everything better and that couldn’t be more true with this amazing recipe of Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Brats.
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Bacon Wrapped Avocados
This Bacon Wrapped Avocados appetizer recipe is sure to win over everyone you know.Crispy brown sugar bacon wrapped around a creamy avocado, and it’s easy!
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Easy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites with Jalapenos: 4 Ingredients
These easy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites consist of chicken stuffed with jalapeno-laced cream cheese and wrapped with bacon. Grill or air fry.
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp w El Pollo Loco Copycat Avocado Salsa!
Succulent shrimp, wrapped in bacon broiled to perfection then served on skewers with a healthy avocado salsa! Using a Pollo loco Copycat salsa!
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Smoked Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chile Peppers
Grill mesquite Smoked Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chile Peppers. Move over poppers, there’s a new appetizer recipe in town!
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Easy Bacon Wrapped Scallops - Pinch and Swirl
If you’re looking for a fabulous dinner party dish, romantic meal for two or quick weeknight meal, look not further than these Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Including baking time, you’ll be serving them in less than 30 minutes.
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus are a summer grilling recipe that everyone loves! So simple and so delicious hot off the grill!
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Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies
These bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar make a great appetizer! They are easy to make and can easily be made ahead of time because they freeze well!
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Baked Bacon Wrapped Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Tender and juicy fish fillet smothered in vibrant sun-dried tomato pesto and wrapped in bacon. This baked fish recipe calls for four ingredients and delivers BIG results!
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Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin {Wrapped in Bacon}
Balance of crispy bacon and tender pork, and a savory and sweet flavor.
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Bacon-Wrapped Dates stuffed with goat cheese are DELICIOUS! And way easier than you might think. See my secret for making them perfect every single time you need a quick and easy appetizer recipe.
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Mouthwatering Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
This bacon-wrapped corn on the cob recipe with jalapeño and basil is so good it’s practically a meal all by itself.
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts - Everyone goes NUTS over this easy appetizer. Whole water chestnuts are wrapped in bacon and marinated in a sweet/savory sauce.
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Candied Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple
Hello from ‘Jolly old England’, well perhaps I should rephrase that ...‘chilly’ old England. We’ve a had a wonderful visit and have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, despite the weather being cold, damp and quite windy. We’ve braved the elements for at least a few hours each day and have…
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Bacon Recipes For Dinner
Some fun and creative bacon dinner recipes that will please the entire family.
Gemelli With Bacon, Tomato And Yellow Squash
Gemelli combined with fresh vegetables and bacon makes a perfect and easy summer pasta with yellow squash.
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One Pot Bacon Alfredo
This One Pot Bacon Alfredo is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s full of flavor!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is perfect for a quick and simple dinner. We have pasta, chicken, easy Alfredo with ranch dressing, bacon, and of course, cheese. Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole School has started
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Donut Bacon Cheeseburger
So. Yeah. This actually happened. Sue has been dying to try this sweet-savory combination ever since we saw it on tv forever ago.…
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Lentil, Bacon & Thyme Soup - Emma Eats & Explores
Lentil, Bacon & Thyme Soup - the perfect filling winter warmer comfort food. Grainfree, Glutenfree, SCD, Low Carb, Dairyfree & Sugarfree.
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Sweet and Spicy Bacon Chicken Sandwich
These easy sandwiches mix a little salty bacon with sweet and spicy pepper jelly for the perfect combination.
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Great Side Dishes with Bacon
A little homemade bacon goes a long way in these creative side dishes, veggies and potato dishes.
Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
Grab this grilled potato salad for your cookout or potluck gathering. It’s the perfect twist on a classic summer side dish.
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Caramelized Onion Bacon Mashed Potatoes - Delicious Side Dish Recipe!
Caramelized onions and bacon add sweet and salty flavors to these creamy caramelized onion bacon mashed potatoes.
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Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon
These cheesy bites are so easy to make, yet pretty much irresistible.
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Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites
This Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites recipe is a cheesy appetizer that everyone loves. Make for your next party or surprise your family with these for dinner!
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Bacon Cornbread #BaconMonth
A side of simple boxed cornbread gets a delicious twist & some serious flavor with the addition of crispy bacon & green onions! #BaconMonth #PutSomePigInIt It’s here!! It’s finally here! The 2nd Annual #BaconMonth is in full swing! I had such a blast participating last year that there was no questio…
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Bacon Ranch Pepper Jack Pull Apart Bread
This Pull Apart Bread is drenched in buttery ranch cream cheese then stuffed with bacon, sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese for melty, ooey, gooey cheesy ranchy goodness in every pull apart mouthful. This pull apart bread is everyone’s favorite appetizer and is make ahead friendly!
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Bacon Bread
If you’re a bacon lover, you’ll love this bread recipe. It’s easy to make and is similar to a pizza with bacon top. See how you can make this dish.
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Easy Doughnut Shaped Bacon Pineapple Mozzarella Recipe - AllDayChic
Here is an interesting recipe that is worth making either for you, family or when guests are coming. The ingredients blend so well together and the combination of flavors will amaze everyones taste buds. Who doesn’t love bacon or mozzarella? If you have an outside grill, even better, you can make th…
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Smoked Texas Twinkies { Brisket Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers}- crave the good
Texas Twinkies are the smoky, delicious cousin of jalapeno poppers. These little flavor bombs are filled with cheese + leftover brisket.
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Hearty bacon Meatloaf Appetizer Bundles
Crispy bacon wrapped around meatloaf bundles, brushed with bbq sauce for a filling and comfort food appetizer! Ideal for the holiday party season!
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Snacks and Bacon Party Ideas
From fun appetizers, one bite snacks, dips and cheeseballs, these simple bacon recipes are great for a party.
Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
Bacon Cheeseburger Dip: Creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and flavorful ground beef come together in this easy dip. Always the first thing to disappear at parties! Who says you need a bun to get that delicious cheeseburger taste? I love this easy bacon cheeseburger dip. This bacon cheeseburger dip takes…
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Bacon Cheese-ball Bites
These cheeseball bites are so simple and easy to make! They make an amazing appetizer that is the perfect starter to any meal!
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Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip
This easy Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip has simple ingredients and will be the crowd-favorite appetizer at any party. You can prep it in advance and even customize it with your favorite herbs and spices. Makes 3 cups dip.
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Bacon and Roasted Garlic Chipotle Butter
Creamy roasted garlic and butter for a delicious spread.
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Sweet and Savory Bacon Jam
This salty-sweet Bacon Jam recipe is made with slowly simmered bacon, brown sugar, onions, and spices.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Stuffed Jalapenos
Spicy, cheesy, and creamy bacon-wrapped cheesy stuffed jalapeños.
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Bacon Cream Cheese Bites
Crunchy, decadent, and addictive, this recipe will steal the show at any party.
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BLT Dip
This BLT dip recipe is a twist on the traditional dip. It would make a good addition to your game day party or as an appetizer for any meal.
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Candied Bacon Baked Brie
Gooey baked brie is topped with sweet and salty candied bacon for the most memorable appetizer!
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Mini Bacon and Onion Pasties
These pasties are flavor packed, simply prepared appetizers that your family and friends will adore.
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Sweet n' Spicy Bacon Palmiers
Puff pastry dough filled with a Dijon spread, bacon and spicy cheddar cheese.
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
This cheese ball is LOADED with flavor and delicious ingredients!
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
Bacon, sweet onions, pepper, and sriracha hot sauce is really all you need.
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Maple Bacon Bourbon Popcorn
My favorite popcorn recipe with the best flavoring! Maple, bacon, and bourbon is the perfect combo.
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Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
Bacon jerky is the delicious, sweet, sriracha cousin of candied bacon. It's chewy, salty, and smoky!
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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Bombs
Stuff your biscuit bombs with the classic chicken and ranch combo (plus cheese).
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Bacon Wrapped Crackers
These crackers are both filled with Parmesan cheese and then rolled in it after they’re done baking.
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Delicious Cheese And Bacon Gougeres
Cheese And Bacon Gougères – easy to make and delicious party appetizer.
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Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
Have leftover potatoes? You can make melt-in-your-mouth, crisp yet creamy mashed potato balls!
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Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork
These bacon-wrapped pork bites are so easy to make and are packed with flavor!
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms
This dish will make a hearty side dish, or a delicious snack.
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Sweets and Dessert Bacon
With donuts and chocolate involved, you'll want to make all of these sweet bacon recipes.
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Salty with a kick of cayenne pepper AND chocolate. What more could you ask for?
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Easy Maple Bacon Pretzel Rods
The perfect combination of sweet and salty – a bacon lover’s dream!
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Keto Bacon Fudge
This isn’t just a creative spin on fudge it’s actually a recipe that will keep your hunger at bay.
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Bacon Ice Cream Sandwich
A delicious and beautiful bacon weave made into an ice cream sandwich.
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Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet and salty candied bacon makes these chocolate chip cookies anything but ordinary.
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Pancakesn' Bacon Cookies
When that sweet, maple syrup spills onto the crispy bacon, or a bite is taken with a little bit of each element.
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Brown Sugar & Bacon Puff Twists
These puff pastry strips featuring bacon, brown sugar and some kicked-up Parmesan cheese.
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Beer Candied Bacon Strips
If you are looking for a sweet, salty, crunchy, gooey and irresistible snack, then you have found your match!
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Peanut Butter Bacon Rice Krispies Treats
If you’re into sweet and savory snacks, you’re going to love these unique rice krispies treats.
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Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes with Bacon
These bacon weave chocolate caramel cupcakes with bacon compote are always a winner!
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Cake Pop Maple Bacon Cake Balls
Break down the barrier between breakfast and dessert are bacon cake pops!
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Bacon Crack!
One bite of this ‘Crack’ and before you know it, you’re literally staying up late to eat it!
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Bacon Biscoff Toffee Cake
The secret behind this salty-sweet success was bacon fat. Yep…I said it…bacon fat.
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Bacon Butterscotch Cookies
Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Yes, bacon for dessert!
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Sweet and Salty Bacon Cookies
Bacon chocolate chip cookies are perfectly soft and chewy cookies loaded with yummy chocolate chips, sweet toffee, and salty bacon. You'll love them.
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Bacon for Everyone
Bacon for your best friends and Man's Best Friend.
Homemade Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats
You always have to have a recipe for your little side kick!
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Brittany Smart says
I already love bacon! But now I have 101 more reasons to love it!
Mary Bench says
Well, now we are talkin'! Great ideas! Thank you!
Fitoru Fitness says
I want to try the vegetarian options! I cannot wait to try these at home! Thank you for sharing! I am so happy that you have shared recipes like these! Happy kiddo here!
Tara Teaspoon says
So many ways to enjoy bacon! I'm thrilled you have found something that works for your family. Tara