Bacon Recipes

While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Shape these tiny meatballs, then freeze for up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before using; they will cook quickly right out of the freezer.

Crisp and tender, bacon is almost impossible to resist.

Supermarket rotisserie chicken comes together with sweet grapes and savory bacon in a fast, fresh lunch or dinner. This dish uses just half of a rotisserie chicken. Shred or slice the leftover meat and use in a sandwich, quesadilla, or pasta dish for another quick meal.

Juicy roast chicken thighs are paired with our take on moros y cristianos, the Cuban version of rice and beans, in this easy dinner recipe.

This savory, double-crusted pie is delicious served warm or chilled.

If you're saving your "cheat" day for a bowl of this decadent chicken dinner, you'll have no regrets. Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mushrooms unite with chicken thighs in this worthy pasta that's family friendly and easy too.

The beauty of a wedge salad is in its simplicity, and this modernized recipe amplifies each element of the steak-house starter to cool, crunchy, super-satisfying effect. This summer, dig into crisp lettuce, sweet tomatoes, savory bacon, and tangy blue-cheese dressing.

Take this traditional southern side dish to the next level with smoky bacon, creamy bechamel, and sharp gruyere.

This brunch classic may seem like a feat of timing best left to the pros, but our recipe helps you pull off Eggs Benedict at home. The trick to any kind of stress-free entertaining is to do as much as you can ahead. About a half hour before showtime, pre-poach the eggs, whir up the hollandaise, and split the muffins. When it's time to dine, you'll play short order cook for a few minutes then you'll sit down to eat (and bask in the compliments!). Master the classic, then try our fun variations listed below the recipe. 

For this take-and-shake salad, finely diced avocado is stirred into the dressing for creaminess without browning; corn, radishes, crunchy romaine, and bacon go on top. Call it a Cobb, call it Mexican. Call those happy guests to the table.

To serve these bacon-wrapped potatoes as an appetizer, simply leave in the toothpicks they were secured and baked with. Remove them to serve as a side dish.

This tasty breakfast sandwich, from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook, is sure to become a new family favorite.

The kids' menu staple gets an indulgent update, proving once again that bacon makes everything better.

This bolognese pasta dish uses ground pork, but you can swap it out for beef, turkey, or lamb.

This dish can be made a day ahead. Let cool completely before refrigerating. Reheat, covered, over medium heat.

Add a sweet note to savory bacon with a glaze of pure maple syrup.

Martha and her young friend Alex Connolly made this delectable version of ravioli. A variety of fresh mushrooms, ranging from the mild-tasting button to the intense porcini, are mixed with Parmesan and ricotta cheeses to make a robust filling for this classic Italian dish. To complement the filling, a delicate sauce of butter and sage is all that is needed.

Brining the chicken in buttermilk and seasoning overnight is the key to this moist, succulent dish.

Also known as Devils on Horseback, these sinful bacon-wrapped bites are perfect for a Halloween party hors d'oeuvre. With just two ingredients and about five minutes of prep work, they couldn't be easier to prepare either. They're best served warm, so pop them in the oven right before your guests arrive.

Prepare this deconstructed sandwich at night or in the morning, and store each part separately. At lunchtime, or dinnertime, simply arrange and serve.

Sear the pork chops first, then bake them in this creamed cabbage and bacon sauce for maximum flavor. Stick to one ovenproof pot.