Insanely Delicious Bacon Recipes That Everyone Will Love (2024)

Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you're as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are, then you have to make these cheesy chicken breasts. They make for a perfect weeknight dinner when paired with some garlicky broccoli or kale.

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This is the easiest app to whip together (it even works in the air fryer!), and everyone will love it. All you need is 3 simple ingredients and around an hour to turn any gathering into a party.

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A classic BLT doesn't need much to be good, but we added some special ingredients anyway! Here, we really elevate the bacon by brushing it with maple syrup and a little cayenne pepper, and spice up the mayo with some chili powder and paprika for a little kick.

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No matter what the centerpiece of your meal is, this cheesy butternut squash skillet is sure to steal the show. The balance of sweet, salty, and creamy is EXTREMELY delicious.

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Jalapeño poppers are one of the easiest, most satisfying party apps. Mix cream cheese with pepper Jack, stuff it in jalapeños, and wrap it all in bacon. In the oven, the cheese gets hot and melty and the peppers mellow slightly. The combination is PERFECT.

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If you want to venture into the world of cabbage that goes beyond corned beef or coleslaw, try this fried cabbage on for size. Hearty and flavorful, it only requires 5 ingredients (if you don't count the salt and pepper). Plus, one of those ingredients is bacon! This simple recipe might just convert even the most ardent of cabbage haters.

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These easy-to-make biscuit bombs are stuffed with all your favorite breakfast foods—scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and CHEESE. You could make them in the oven, but they take less than half the time in your air fryer.

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Coq au vin, or rooster with wine, is a classic French dish that isn't as complicated as it sounds. Chicken is braised in a silky wine sauce, then paired with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions that give this dish so much flavor. It's one of our favorite chicken dinners to serve to guests—it always impresses.

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If you're unfamiliar with dates, it's time to familiarize yourself! The date's sweetness is the PERFECT counterpoint to crisp, salty bacon and creamy goat cheese. We guarantee these will fly off the platter when your guests have barely begun to arrive, so make extra.

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Hasselback your chicken by cutting shallow slits into your chicken breasts (don't cut all the way through!) and stuff each slit with bacon and a creamy spinach and artichoke filling.

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There are a ton of famous fast food burgers, but the Bacon Western Cheeseburger holds a special place in our hearts (and not just because it’s really fun to say). Top with tangy BBQ sauce and crispy onion rings, and you're on your way to burger heaven.

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These spuds, filled to the brim with your favorite potato toppings, can almost be a meal on their own. While the full hour of baking is absolutely best, if you don't have an hour to spare, you can steam your potatoes in the microwave while your oven is preheating, then stuff and finish them in the oven.

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We can't say no to anything wrapped in bacon. These low-carb "fries" turn a regular slice of avocado into something extraordinary. We've included an oven-baked version as well as an air fryer version too, so there's no excuse not to try these!

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Faster than it takes to preheat the oven and perfect for small batches, the air fryer might make the crispiest bacon of all time without a crazy amount of grease—AND no time wasted standing over a hot skillet.

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Looking for an appetizer that doubles at a centerpiece? This cheesy, savory crescent ring is perfect for your holiday gathering. And if it's a vegetarian app you're after, we'd suggest subbing in sautéed mushrooms for the bacon.

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We bet we had you at bacon, but if not, there's also chili-spiced maple butter on these. 😍

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We can't get enough of corn during the summer. This extra-flavorful corn salad is the perfect side for a potluck or BBQ, and we plan on eating it ALL season long.

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Not only is microwaving bacon the fastest way to cook it, but it also leaves you with less grease to clean up afterward. No messy skillets and grease-splattered stoves or dangerously hot baking sheets to clean up. It's 100% the way to go.

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Fried corn is a classic side dish from the American South. It's not fried as in deep-fried, but rather in the Southern sense of the word "sautéed." It's perfect served at any BBQ, alongside oven-baked ribs, potato rolls, and a summer salad.

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This humble Eastern European dish is a combination of caramelized cabbage and onions, tossed with rich egg noodles; savory, crisp bacon; and of course, butter. The most traditional Haluski recipes keep it simple, but this one adds a punch of acidic lemon and fresh garlic to cut through some of the fattiness too.

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