40 Recipes With Bacon, From Breakfast Casseroles to Creamy Carbonara This salty, savory ingredient has found its way into a variety of recipes. Close Credit: Linda Pugliese Bacon is one of the most versatile cuts of meat, making everything taste better. Its fatty, smoky flavor adds the perfect savory touch to pasta, vegetables, breakfast casseroles, and more. If you have only a few leftover strips from breakfast, don't worry—we've got recipes that use as few as three strips to enhance the flavor. Ahead, we're sharing our best bacon recipes for any time of day. Cook Perfect Bacon Every Time by Avoiding These Common Mistakes, Say Chefs 01 of 40 Cheese and Bacon Quiche Credit: Brie Goldman Our cheese and bacon quiche is the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can be made ahead and served cold or at room temperature. Its simple yet delicious custard filling includes bacon, Gruyère cheese, and onions. View Recipe 02 of 40 Devils on Horseback Credit: Rachel Marek A go-to appetizer for any occasion, devils on horseback are bite-sized dates stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked to perfection. We prefer serving them with a cocktail or glass of sparkling wine. View Recipe 03 of 40 Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam Credit: John Kernick A bacon lover's dream condiment. Use this sweet and savory spread on everything from burgers to a warm, toasted baguette. This slow-cooker version starts on the stovetop to crisp up the bacon. You can store this jam in the fridge for up to four weeks, or it makes an excellent host gift. View Recipe 04 of 40 Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups Line white sliced bread in a muffin tin, fill it with an egg and a slice of bacon and pop it in the oven for a delicious, on-the-go breakfast. View Recipe 05 of 40 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Baked French Toast Credit: Johnny Miller The ideal recipe for those who can never decide between French Toast or classic eggs and bacon for breakfast. It's convenient to prepare the night before and bake in the morning to feed a crowd. View Recipe 06 of 40 Bacon Pancakes Credit: John Kernick The ultimate duo—buttermilk pancakes and crispy bacon. Start by cooking your bacon as usual, then add a couple of strips to the skillet, top with batter, and flip. View Recipes 07 of 40 Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes Bacon-wrapped potatoes are a foolproof appetizer or side dish. To serve as an appetizer, leave the toothpicks in to keep the bacon secured and allow guests to easily pick them up. View Recipes 08 of 40 Bacon and Spinach Quiche Credit: Bryan Gardner This bacon and spinach quiche is the best of both worlds for fans of quiche Lorraine and Florentine. View Recipe 09 of 40 Old-Fashioned German Potato Salad Credit: Kelsey Hansen Old-fashioned German potato salad is different from the usual potato salad that is served cold at summer barbecues. It's served warm with crispy bits of bacon, sweet onions, and topped with a tangy vinegar sauce. View Recipe 10 of 40 Kapusniak (Polish Cabbage-and-Bacon Soup) Credit: Christopher Testani This traditional Polish soup makes a cozy, comforting meal packed with bacon, spare ribs, Savoy cabbage, sauerkraut, and potatoes. View Recipe 11 of 40 Pork Chops With Bacon and Cabbage Seared pork chops baked in a creamy cabbage and bacon sauce are a delicious one-pot, oven-proof meal for any night of the week—and ready in just under an hour. View Recipe 12 of 40 Bacon-Wrapped Prunes Anything wrapped in bacon makes an ideal appetizer. The sweet and savory flavor combination of these bacon-wrapped prunes creates a delectable party snack. View Recipe 13 of 40 California Cobb Salad Adding bacon to salads is a great way to incorporate extra protein. Our California Cobb salad is perfect for lunch on the go and will leave you feeling satisfyingly full. View Recipe 14 of 40 Loaded Potato Bites Credit: Kana Okada This finger food works for all kinds of entertaining or as a side dish. It's just like the classic loaded potato—only bite-sized, making it ideal for passing around or snacking on during a big football game. View Recipes 15 of 40 Brown-Sugar and Bacon-Glazed Brussels Sprouts Credit: Paola + Murray A notable Thanksgiving side dish that can be enjoyed any time of the year. Brown-sugar and bacon-glazed Brussels sprouts are packed with flavor and sweeter than you'd expect. View Recipes 16 of 40 Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Credit: Yunhee Kim This is an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Sauté bacon, Brussels sprouts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, then mix with the spaghetti. Serve with a generous amount of shredded Parmesan cheese. View Recipe 17 of 40 Leek, Bacon, and Pea Risotto An excellent, cozy weeknight meal that comes together in 40 minutes. This recipe guarantees leftovers, and we recommend making risotto cakes with roasted tomatoes and arugula the next day. View Recipe 18 of 40 Canadian-Bacon Strata A savory breakfast pudding features Canadian bacon and loads of cheese. You'll know it's done when it looks a little like a pizza. This bacon dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. View Recipe 19 of 40 Pot Roast With Bacon and Vegetables Credit: Con Poulos Pot roast is a classic and hearty braised pork dish packed with bacon, vegetables, fresh herbs, and flavorful liquids. The slow, slow cooking method transforms this affordable cut, turning it into a cozy one-pot dinner. View Recipes 20 of 40 Baked Beans With Bacon Credit: Bryan Gardner Baked beans cooked in maple syrup, mustard, ketchup, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce make this sweet-and-savory dish irresistible. Top it off with three slices of bacon, and you have yourself the ultimate backyard barbecue side dish. View Recipe 21 of 40 Fusilli With Bacon, Onions, and Mushrooms Easily customizable based on what you have in your fridge and ready in 30 minutes, this fusilli with bacon, onions, and mushrooms is a weeknight dinner dream. View Recipe 22 of 40 Bacon Pasta With Cheese Sauce and Thyme Credit: Linda Pugliese This bacon pasta with cheese sauce and thyme is an even cheesier, bacon-rich take on carbonara. Our recipe calls for bacon end strips and cheeses that melt perfectly, such as Parmesan, Gruyère, fontina, or Monterey Jack. View Recipe 23 of 40 Quick Spaghetti Carbonara Credit: Jacob Fox Traditionally, carbonara is made with guanciale, but we use bacon in our recipe because it's easier to find at the grocery store and just as delicious. View Recipe 24 of 40 Easy Eggs Benedict Credit: Chris Simpson A brunch classic everyone should master. This dish requires Canadian bacon, which sits perfectly on the English muffin, supporting the poached egg and decadently rich Hollandaise sauce. View Recipe 25 of 40 Chicken Club Salad Credit: decorvow Originally known as a sandwich, we replace the bread with crisp lettuce leaves. Our chicken club salad is a simple lunch or side dish that can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. View Recipe 26 of 40 Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Credit: Bryan Gardner Our roasted Brussels sprouts are wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection. We serve this irresistible finger food with a side of mustard sauce. View Recipe 27 of 40 Bacon and Scallion Quiche Credit: Romulo Yanes This bacon and scallion quiche is a classic main dish for breakfast or lunch. Our recipe makes enough for two pie plates, making it ideal for feeding a crowd during the holidays. View Recipe 28 of 40 Asparagus Casserole Credit: Mike Krautter Asparagus casserole is a traditional Southern dish that can be enjoyed anywhere. We elevate this dish to the next level with smoky bacon, creamy béchamel sauce, and sharp Gruyère cheese. View Recipe 29 of 40 Breakfast Casserole With Bacon Credit: Jake Sternquist Our breakfast casserole with bacon is similar to a quiche. It makes a delicious holiday brunch dish or the perfect meal for any slow weekend morning. View Recipe 30 of 40 Guiness Pie Credit: Martyna Szczesna Guinness pie is a bit of a time commitment, but the results are worth it. Thick-cut bacon and beef chuck make up the meat mixture in this traditional Irish dish. View Recipe 31 of 40 Broccoli-Cheddar Hash-Brown Casserole Credit: Yunhee Kim This casserole tastes like a loaded baked potato, topped with generous amounts of crispy bacon bits. It's a one-skillet recipe baked to golden perfection. View Recipe 32 of 40 Fried Egg and Bacon Pastry Squares One of our favorite ways to use puff pastry is in these fried egg and bacon pastry squares. This recipe yields nine servings, making it perfect for a crowd. We recommend making the puff pastry squares the night before and crisping them in the morning. View Recipe 33 of 40 Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Watercress Credit: Joseph De Leo Dress up your chicken with bacon for extra flavor. This sheet pan recipe is great for when you're short on time but still crave a delicious, home-cooked meal. Place the sweet potatoes, bacon-wrapped chicken, and onions on the sheet and broil for 8 to 10 minutes. View Recipe 34 of 40 One-Pot Pasta With Broccoli Rabe and Bacon Credit: Jason Donnelly A nutritious yet satisfying one-pot pasta meal that any picky eater can get behind. This cozy dish is packed with flavorful bacon, broccoli rabe, toasted walnuts, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan to top it off. We love using fusilli pasta for this recipe, but any chunky, short pasta shape will work. View Recipe 35 of 40 Fresh Angel-Hair Pasta with Bacon and Peas This recipe takes just 20 minutes and five ingredients. Before you know it, you'll be sitting down to indulge in this pasta carbonara-inspired dish full of smokey bacon flavor. View Recipe 36 of 40 Mushrrom-Bacon Galette Credit: Ellen Silverman Galettes make a tasty, savory tart that can be served on their own or as an appetizer—and they look impressive. Filled with sautéed bacon, leeks, and mushrooms tossed with fresh herbs, grated Parmesan, and chopped walnuts. View Recipe 37 of 40 Corn Soup With Tomato-Bacon Toasts Credit: Armando Rafael An elevated spin on the grilled cheese and soup combo. Try our corn soup paired with a tomato-bacon open-faced sandwich featuring layers of Manchego cheese, tomatoes, bacon, and a drizzle of olive oil. View Recipe 38 of 40 Green Bean Casserole With Bacon Credit: Martyna Szczesna While this may be a traditional Thanksgiving dish, we think it's too irresistible to enjoy just once a year. Our green bean casserole with bacon is the perfect side dish for any meat or poultry and is great for feeding a crowd. View Recipe 39 of 40 Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits Credit: Armando Rafael As if warm, buttery biscuits could get any better—just add bacon. These bacon-cheddar buttermilk biscuits are seasoned with freshly ground pepper for a delightful kick. Serve them warm with butter and a side of eggs cooked your way. View Recipe 40 of 40 Chicken, Mushroom, and Bacon Potpies Credit: Chris Simpson Who doesn't love mini potpies? These rich, savory pies capture flavors from the classic French dish, coq au vin. This recipe uses a braising method, cooking low and slow for the ultimate cozy dish for cold weather. View Recipe The Difference Between Pancetta, Bacon, Prosciutto, Guanciale, and Lardo Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bacon Recipes