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    35 Delicious Bacon Breakfast Recipes

    Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Updated: Jun 1, 2023 by Tara T.

    Bacon for Breakfast
    Bacon for Breakfast

    Adding bacon to recipes for breakfast is the best way to start the first meal of the day. Find a great selection of my favorite ways to cook bacon for breakfast.

    No one I know would pass up bacon for breakfast. And when mixed into hash browns, cheddar biscuits, or cinnamon rolls, bacon is even more special.

    Find bacon breakfast ideas you'll love, including my bacon granola and bacon mushroom bread pudding.

    Pictures of bacon recipes for breakfast

    Get recipes for a bacon breakfast fit for your crew. These mouthwatering breakfast ideas with bacon are sure to please with things like casseroles, burritos, pancakes and bacon and egg cups.

    Bacon recipes for breakfast

    I love bacon and I know y'all do to. So, for the love of bacon I've collected a plethora of delicious ways to start your day with our favorite breakfast meat.

    Of course, if you're going pure, I always like to cook bacon in the oven. It's efficient, hands-free, and easy to clean up (no splattered stoves!).

    Dive into recipes as good as spicy maple bacon, bacon crack, and bacon stuffed French toast.

    Crunchy Bacon Granola

    Close up image of Crunchy Bacon Granola bowl
    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.
    Recipe

    Savory Pancakes with Bacon

    Savory Pancakes with Bacon
    Savory Pancakes with Bacon
    These savory pancakes with bacon are quick and easy to make. You only need 10 ingredients. Sweetened with maple syrup instead of sugar.
    Recipe

    Bacon Cheddar Waffles

    Bacon Cheddar Waffles Recipe - Chisel & Fork
    Bacon Cheddar Waffles Recipe - Chisel & Fork
    Loaded with bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and green onion, these bacon cheddar waffles don’t even need maple syrup or butter to taste amazing.
    Recipe

    Maple and Bacon Sweet Rolls

    Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls - Saporito Kitchen
    Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls - Saporito Kitchen
    Maple bacon cinnamon rolls are the best weekend breakfast or brunch. Filled and topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with maple frosting.
    Recipe

    Savory Bacon Cheddar Muffins

    Savory Bacon Cheddar Muffins
    Savory Bacon Cheddar Muffins
    Savory Bacon Cheddar Muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast item. It’s a hearty, moist, and deliciously savory muffin that you’ll
    Recipe

    Bacon Cheddar Chive Biscuits

    Bacon Chive & Cheddar Biscuit Recipe - Damn Delicious
    Bacon Chive & Cheddar Biscuit Recipe - Damn Delicious
    The BEST cheddar bisuict recipe you will ever see! Loaded with crispy bacon bits, extra-sharp cheddar cheese and chives.
    Recipe

    Cheese & Bacon Strata Cake

    Cheese & bacon strata cake - breakfast casserole!
    Cheese & bacon strata cake - breakfast casserole!
    A bacon breakfast casserole.....in cake form! Make this overnight breakfast strata the day before, ready to pop in the oven in the morning.
    Recipe

    Bacon Brown Sugar Doughnut Holes

    Bacon Brown Sugar Cream Doughnut Holes
    Bacon Brown Sugar Cream Doughnut Holes
    Soft, fluffy cream doughnut holes that are made with bacon and brown sugar, filled with cream cheese filling, and coated in powdered sugar.
    Recipe

    Apple Maple Bacon Pancakes

    Apple Maple Bacon Pancakes - Flavor Mosaic
    Apple Maple Bacon Pancakes - Flavor Mosaic
    Apple Maple Bacon Pancakes combine apples, bacon, pancakes and maple syrup for an incredibly delicious breakfast that is perfect for a Fall weekend.
    Recipe

    Cheddar-Ricotta and Bacon Scones

    Cheddar-Ricotta and Bacon Scones
    Cheddar-Ricotta and Bacon Scones
    These cheddar, ricotta, and bacon savory scones are absolutely delicious on their own or warmed up and served with poached eggs and a pat of butter.
    Recipe

    Savory French Toast Casserole

    Savory French Toast Casserole
    Savory French Toast Casserole
    A savory french toast casserole full of everything but the bagel seasoning, bacon and cheddar cheese! Gluten free or Regular options!
    Recipe

    Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel Glaze

    Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel Glaze
    Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel Glaze
    These Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel Glaze are irresistible. There’s bacon inside the buns and sprinkled on top. It costs 65¢ per sticky bun to make!
    Recipe

    Sweet Potato Toast 

    Sweet Potato Toast (Topped with Apples, Bacon & Gorgonzola) - Flavor Mosaic
    Sweet Potato Toast (Topped with Apples, Bacon & Gorgonzola) - Flavor Mosaic
    This Sweet Potato Toast with Apples, Bacon and Gorgonzola blows away regular toast! Sweet potato slices are toasted w bacon, apples, onions, & Gorgonzola.
    Recipe

    Bacon Breakfast Bubble Bake

    Bacon Breakfast Bubble Bake - Stef’s Eats and Sweets
    Bacon Breakfast Bubble Bake - Stef’s Eats and Sweets
    This Bacon Breakfast Bubble Bake has layers of eggs, bacon, cheese, and biscuits! Easy to make and perfect to impress family and friends!
    Recipe

     Cowboy Quiche

    The Pioneer Woman’s Cowboy Quiche
    The Pioneer Woman’s Cowboy Quiche
    The Pioneer Woman’s Cowboy Quiche is a deep dish take on quiche lorraine, with plenty of smoky bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and savory cheddar cheese!
    Recipe

    Savory Bacon Mushroom Strata Recipe

    Onion Bacon Mushroom Starta in white casserole dish with metal serving spoon
    Onion Bacon and Mushroom Strata
    Bacon Mushroom Bread Pudding is an easy, make-ahead brunch casserole for all your gatherings.
    Recipe

    Bacon Egg Cups

    Bacon Egg Cups | Easy Muffin Tin Eggs! | Confetti & Bliss
    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!
    Recipe

    Brioche Toast with Bacon, Egg, and Chipotle Aioli

    Brioche Breakfast Toast with Bacon, Egg, and Chipotle Aioli
    Brioche Breakfast Toast with Bacon, Egg, and Chipotle Aioli
    Buttery brioche breakfast toasts are piled high with smokey chipotle aioli, crispy bacon, fresh arugula, and topped with a sunny side up egg!
    Recipe

    5 Ingredient Easy Eggs in a Biscuit

    5 Ingredient Easy Eggs in a Biscuit - Macaroniebites
    5 Ingredient Easy Eggs in a Biscuit - Macaroniebites
    These Easy Eggs in a Biscuit may look and taste gourmet but in reality only require 5 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time!
    Recipe

    Breakfast Baked Potatoes

    Dairy Free Breakfast Baked Potatoes - Cathy’s Gluten Free
    Dairy Free Breakfast Baked Potatoes - Cathy’s Gluten Free
    Breakfast Baked Potatoes is a dairy free, gluten free recipe that requires only 6 ingredients. It’s also known as twice- baked potatoes or Idaho Sunrise.
    Recipe

    Bacon and Egg Sheet Pan Breakfast

    Bacon and Egg Sheet Pan Breakfast
    Bacon and Egg Sheet Pan Breakfast
    Make bacon, eggs and hash browns for the whole family at once with this easy sheet pan recipe. The oven does most of the work for you but you can take the credit when your
    Recipe

    Bacon & Eggs Tater Tot Casserole

    Bacon & Eggs Tater Tot Casserole
    Bacon & Eggs Tater Tot Casserole
    The holidays are here and often times that means some overnight company. But have no fear! Regardless if they’re planned guests or folks that drop by last minute, I’ve got the absolute perfect dish to
    Recipe

    Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring

    Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring
    Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring
    This beautiful Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring will be everyone’s weekend breakfast of choice, it’s loaded with bacon, eggs and cheese.
    Recipe

    Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet

    Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet - The Girl Who Ate Everything
    Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet - The Girl Who Ate Everything
    Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet all made in one-pan! You’ll love this easy breakfast recipe. What can be better than cheesy potatoes, crispy bacon, and over easy eggs? You could even have this for dinner! Bacon, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet all made in one pan! Cheesy potatoes with bac…
    Recipe

    Bacon Lattice Breakfast Casserole

    Bacon Weave Breakfast Casserole - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes
    Bacon Weave Breakfast Casserole - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes
    This pretty, and maybe even a little bit epic, bacon lattice breakfast casserole is easy enough to make for weekend breakfast yet fancy looking enough to celebrate special occasions.
    Recipe

    Rosti Eggs Benny

    Rosti Eggs Benny | Maple + Mango
    Rosti Eggs Benny | Maple + Mango
    This Rosti Eggs Benny recipe is absolutely mouthwatering and perfect for a special brunch. It is a delicious alternative to classic eggs Benedict.
    Recipe

    Ukrainian Breakfast Potatoes

    Ukrainian Breakfast Potatoes - iFoodReal.com
    Ukrainian Breakfast Potatoes - iFoodReal.com
    These Ukrainian Breakfast Potatoes combine crispy skillet potatoes with bacon for a hearty, savory 5 ingredient breakfast recipe!
    Recipe

    Sweet Potato Hash

    Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Bacon
    Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Bacon
    This Sweet Potato Hash is loaded with onions, peppers, bacon, and seasonings and topped with eggs for a delicious and hearty breakfast recipes!
    Recipe

    Gemelli With Bacon, Tomato And Yellow Squash

    Pasta with tomatoes, bacon and yellow squash in white bowl
    Gemelli With Bacon, Tomato And Yellow Squash
    Gemelli combined with fresh vegetables and bacon makes a perfect and easy summer pasta with yellow squash.
    Recipe

    Mexican-Style Sausage, Bacon, and Eggs

    Mexican-Style Sausage, Bacon, and Eggs
    Mexican-Style Sausage, Bacon, and Eggs
    Have the Holidays YOUR way with Mexican-Style Sausage, Bacon, & Eggs. It’s a tasty breakfast idea. Incredibly easy-to-make and full of yummy flavors.
    Recipe

    Juicy Bacon-and-Egg Cheese Breakfast Burger

    Juicy Bacon-and-Egg Cheese Breakfast Burger
    Juicy Bacon-and-Egg Cheese Breakfast Burger
    Juicy, spicy Bacon-and-Egg Cheese Breakfast Burger. Mouthwatering cheesy grilled burger topped with bacon, Sriracha-Sour Cream, a fried egg and arugula.
    Recipe

    Easy Breakfast Tacos

    Easy Breakfast Tacos
    Easy Breakfast Tacos
    These Breakfast Tacos made with soft tortillas, scrambled eggs, bacon and all of your favorite toppings is ready in about 30 minutes!
    Recipe

    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza
    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza
    A bacon, sunny side up egg and cheese breakfast pizza is a unique brunch option for your next weekend get together. This no sauce breakfast pizza is made with pizza dough, runny egg yolk and crispy bacon.
    Recipe

    Bacon Breakfast Burrito

    Bacon Breakfast Burrito Recipe - Peas and Crayons
    Bacon Breakfast Burrito Recipe - Peas and Crayons
    Hellooooooo breakfast! It’s gonna be a good one when you start your day with this cheesy bacon breakfast burrito! This easy recipe is totally customizable…
    Recipe

    Breakfast Roll Recipe

    Breakfast Roll Recipe
    Breakfast Roll Recipe
    This really special breakfast roll recipe makes use of leftovers again, by stuffing a lovely crusty roll with cooked sausages and bacon, spinach, tomatoes and pine nuts before cracking in an egg and baking.
    Recipe

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    I’ve been in food publishing for over 25 years, creating recipes & food-styling for magazines, books, television, food brands, & advertising. With two cookbooks under my belt and thousands of my recipes at your fingertips, I hope you'll be inspired to spend more time in the kitchen!

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    Hi, I'm Tara Teaspoon!

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