Makin' Bacon: 67 Mouthwatering Dishes Starring the Magical Meat
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It's salty, rich, crunchy, smoky, and ridiculously savory . . . there's no meat that gets people going quite like it. (It is, of course, bacon.) These bubbling slices of pork belly have enthralled many a chef, foodie, and at-home cook because no matter what time of day it is, you can always dress up a dish with a rasher (or two) of this magical meat. Indulge and enjoy its savory flavors with these 67 fabulous recipes that owe their addictive quality to it.
— Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden
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3-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip With Bacon
Get the recipe: three-cheese spinach artichoke dip with bacon
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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Get the recipe: bacon and egg breakfast sandwich
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Crostini With Bacon, Pimiento Cheese, and Candied Jalapeños
Get the recipe: crostini with bacon, pimiento cheese, and candied jalapeños
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Skillet Chicken With Bacon White Wine Sauce
Get the recipe: skillet chicken with bacon white wine sauce
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Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi
Get the recipe: beer and balsamic braised pork cavatappi
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Breakfast Fried Brown Rice With Bacon
Get the recipe: breakfast fried brown rice with bacon
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Bacon Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting
Get the recipe: bacon banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting
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Tuscan-Inspired Chickpea Soup With Bacon and Kale
Get the recipe: Tuscan-inspired chickpea soup with bacon and kale
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Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Bean Quesadillas
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts, bacon, and bean quesadillas
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Bacon-Covered Grilled Cheese Cronuts
Get the recipe: bacon-covered grilled cheese cronuts
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Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon
Get the recipe: eggy pasta with spinach and bacon
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Green Beans With Bacon, Caramelized Shallots, Almonds, and Feta
Get the recipe: green beans with bacon, caramelized shallots, almonds, and feta
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Chocolate-Covered Bacon
Get the recipe: chocolate-covered bacon
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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cheesy bacon ranch potatoes
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Havarti and Arugula Grilled Cheese With Bacon Jam and Herb Butter
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Alice Water's Spinach Salad
Get the recipe: warm spinach salad with soft-boiled eggs and bacon
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Red Cabbage Braised With Maple, Bacon, and Ginger
Get the recipe: red cabbage braised with maple, bacon, and ginger
Bacon and Tomato Pasta
Get the recipe: bacon and tomato pasta
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Bacon, Arugula, and Blue Cheese Flatbread
Get the recipe: bacon, arugula, and blue cheese flatbread
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4-Ingredient Spaghetti Carbonara For 2
Get the recipe: four-ingredient spaghetti carbonara for two
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Cornbread and Bacon Dressing
Get the recipe: cornbread and bacon dressing
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Twice-Stuffed Potatoes Stuffed With Bacon, Broccoli, and Cheddar
Get the recipe: twice-baked potatoes stuffed with bacon, broccoli, and cheddar
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Pasta Carbonara
Get the recipe: pasta carbonara with sundried tomatoes and leeks
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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tart
Get the recipe: bacon and egg breakfast tart
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Caramelized Apple, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Pan Pizza
Get the recipe: caramelized apple, bacon, and blue cheese pan pizza
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Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing
Get the recipe: spinach salad with warm bacon dressing
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese With Bacon and Ritz Cracker Topping
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Baked Sweet Potato Chips With Blue Cheese Sauce, Bacon, and, Scallions
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Turkey and Bacon Club Sandwich
Get the recipe: turkey and bacon club sandwich
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Bacon Waffles With Bourbon Butter and Blueberry Syrup
Get the recipe: bacon waffles with bourbon butter and blueberry syrup
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Bacon, Egg, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Pastries
Get the recipe: bacon, egg, and goat cheese breakfast pastries
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Bacon
Get the recipe: roasted cabbage steaks with bacon
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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata
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Bacon and Cheese Potato Croquettes
Get the recipe: bacon and cheese potato croquettes
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Roasted Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon
Get the recipe: roasted chestnut cornbread stuffing with bacon
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Doughnut Chip Breakfast Sandwich
Get the recipe: doughnut chip breakfast sandwich
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Sweet Potato and Bacon Endive Boats
Get the recipe: sweet potato and bacon endive boats
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Spicy Bacon Spaghetti
Get the recipe: spicy bacon, mushrooms, and tomato spaghetti
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