16 Bacon Recipes That Take Flavor Way Past Breakfast
Bacon has a way of making almost any recipe feel bigger, bolder, and harder to resist. These dishes use it in everything from breakfasts and appetizers to hearty mains, sides, and sweet-savory surprises. With crispy texture, smoky flavor, and plenty of creative twists, each recipe shows just how far bacon can go. This is the kind of list that proves bacon doesn’t need to stay in one lane.
Scallops with cranberry bacon jam

Scallops with cranberry bacon jam make for a stunning and delicious appetizer. Perfect for holiday entertaining or any excuse!
3 Ingredient Cheese Ball with Bacon

This simple 3 Ingredient Cheese Ball uses easy ingredients and takes minutes to make. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, potlucks, and last-minute gatherings.
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

A bacon-wrapped filet mignon is elegant enough for special occasions and easy for busy weeknight dinners! My method of first searing the steak and then finishing it in the oven gives it a wonderfully golden-brown crust while the meat inside stays tender and juicy. This perfectly cooked steak dinner is a sure way to impress your guests!
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

These BBQ bacon wrapped brussel sprouts combine crispy bacon, sweet honey, and fresh brussel sprouts for a delicious side dish! You’ll never want to go back to eating plain brussel sprouts again. In fact, these are so tasty that they will become a new go-to side for anytime you fire up the grill!
Creamy Bacon Gnocchi

Creamy Bacon Gnocchi is an easy weeknight dinner that will leave you full and satisfied. Made with soft potato gnocchi, crispy bacon, fresh spinach and the best creamy garlic parmesan sauce, this dish is decadent and delicious in all the best ways!
Bourbon Bacon Jam Recipe

Who said that jam had to be sweet and not savory? No one. Bourbon Bacon Jam is a revolutionary addition to any kitchen. Bourbon Bacon Jam is a jar of goodness every household should have around. Easy to cook, easy to eat, and easy to freeze for those days when a craving hits.
Bacon Ranch Chicken

I am sure you know that a bit of mayonnaise makes everything better. It’s no secret. And that rings especially true with this flavorful Bacon Ranch Chicken!
Bacon Miso Ramen

A quick and easy 30-minute miso ramen dish, created in tribute to Japanese culture, but enhanced with an essential American fat – bacon! This hearty bowl of hot broth, filled with ramen noodles, crispy veggie garnishes, and soft boiled eggs is total comfort food.
BaCones! (Bacon Ice Cream Cones)

Salty & sweet takes on a whole new meaning when you pair these fun, easy-to-make cone-shaped Bacones (BACON ice cream cones) with your favorite ice cream!
Breakfast strata with bacon and date

This breakfast strata with bacon and date is a savory French toast with cheese & bacon, easy to prepare the night before for a delicious brunch/breakfast.
Bacon and Egg Fried Rice

The classic flavors of bacon and eggs quickly stir-fried with rice, onions and soy sauce. This quick and easy Bacon and Egg Fried Rice recipe is delicious any time of day or night!
Grilled Onion Bacon Cheddar Burger

Grilled Onion Bacon Cheddar Burger is a thick and juicy BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger grilled to perfection and topped with Coca Cola Caramelized Onions. Every single bite of this burger is bursting with flavor.
Bacon Aioli

This bacon aioli is a creamy and delicious condiment perfect for burgers, sandwiches, French fries, and more. It is ready to enjoy in mere minutes and requires absolutely no cooking. Plus, it tastes fantastic on practically everything.
Chicken Fried Bacon

Chicken Fried Bacon, is your mind blown yet? You’ve heard of chicken fried steak, country fried steak, even the Zac Brown band song Chicken Fried. But chances are you haven’t heard of Chicken Fried Bacon served with Cream Gravy.
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Muffins

We all know that eating stuffing for Thanksgiving is a bit of a tradition but who says you have to make an everyday, basic stuffing recipe? These stuffing muffins are my fun twist on stuffing and I think you’ll love them too!
Bacon Wrapped Baked Chicken Drumsticks

These delicious, easy-to-make bacon-wrapped baked chicken drumsticks are a quick and tasty main course that’s great for any day of the week. I wrap seasoned, tender chicken drumsticks with smoky bacon, and it bakes up juicy, perfectly seasoned, and full of amazing flavor.
