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OK, we know what you’re thinking. You don’t even have to say it. There is pretty much no such thing as leftover bacon. Let’s be real. Once those gloriously gleaming strips of heaven hit the table, they’re gone.
But in the off chance that you everdohave a bacon surplus — or maybe if you’re just looking to take your bacon game to new levels— there is definitely no shortage of ideas out there. Like, did you know that you can actuallycraft a regulation-size football out of bacon and mac and cheese? Yup, you read that right.
There are tons of food bloggers who are practically champing at the bit to get you to try their bacon-licious recipes, and we’re happy to share some of our faves. Because from chocolate chip cookies to cauliflower, pretty much everything goes with bacon.
Originally published April2015. Updated August 2017.
Maple-bacon crunch bar
Why not indulge in a little chocolate to start? Thismaple-bacon crunch bar is too good to share.
Maple-bacon doughnuts
Whenever I’m craving a sweet breakfast, I turn directly to these maple-bacon doughnuts. Yum!
Bacon-apple pie
Ready to wow your guests? Serve thisbacon-apple pie for July 4th(or all the time, really).
Cauliflower with bacon
If you’re trying to keep it on the healthy(ish) side, try this cauliflower with bacon.
Bacon-filled bunny
Just because it’s not Easter anymore doesn’t mean you can’t combine bacon and chocolate.
Bacon-wrapped meatloaf
Combining your two favorite meats isn’t a problem with this bacon-wrapped meatloaf.
Chicken and bacon soup
Whenever it starts raining, I am definitely turning to this delish chicken and bacon soup.
Bacon-chocolate cookies
The only thing that can make chocolate chip cookies better is bacon, duh!
Bacon-avocado fries
Now you can combine your favorite fruit with your favorite meat thanks to bacon-avocado fries.
Bacon-fried Oreos
There’s never been an easier or tastier dessert (IMO) than these bacon-fried Oreos.
Bacon pull-apart rolls
For your next dinner party, you need to make these bacon pull-apart rolls.
Potato-bacon bomb
Combining mashed potatoes and baconin these “bombs” sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?
Bacon martini
Or you can start with a co*cktail! Who in their right mind would say “no” to a bacon martini?
Pumpkin-bacon ice cream
Since summer is just around the corner, let’s all indulge in this pumpkin-bacon ice cream.
Squash with bacon
Summer squash, pumpkin, butternut squash… Any will work in this squash with bacon recipe.
Bacon-topped flatbread
I think the kids in particular will delight in this bacon-topped flatbread.
Bacon cheeseburger
Well, let’s all say it together: Summer isn’t summer without a bacon cheeseburger.
Bacon-wrapped chicken
Your typical weeknight dinner just got a whole lot more exciting with bacon-wrapped chicken.
Bacon-sausage pancakes
I absolutely love thesebacon-sausage pancakes for an easy breakfast on a stick.
Bacon-brisket sandwich
A two-in-one leftovers idea! Thisbacon-brisket sandwich is absolutely amazing.
Bacon, jam and havarti
Sometimes you just want a simple snack, like this bacon, jam and havarti sandwich.
Biscuits with bacon
Is this a snack? Is this breakfast? Really, thesebiscuits with bacon are just delicious.
Bacon-potato casserole
Who doesn’t love a casserole? And abacon-potato casserole is even better!
Lamb and bacon pita
Thislamb and bacon pita sounds pretty much like the perfect summer lunch to me.
Bacon-chicken bites
Want a new spin on an appetizer? I’m in love with these bacon-chicken bites.
Bacon-jalapeño poppers
Snacking is always a pleasure when you make these bacon-jalapeño poppers.
Bacon omelet muffins
If you love breakfast, then put a new spin on it with these bacon omelet muffins.
Drunken beans and bacon
Thesedrunken beans and bacon would make a great side dish or one-pot dinner.
Bacon mac and cheese
It’s bacon mac and cheese. Do I really need to say more?
Bacon and tomato tart
This simplebacon and tomato tart would be fantastic with fresh farmers market tomatoes.
Scallops with bacon
This freshscallops with bacon dish is what summers are made of for me.
Sweet potato and bacon
Don’t you just want to indulge in thissweet potato and bacon when football season starts?
Bean and bacon soup
This simplebean and bacon soup makes for a great weeknight dinner.
Bacon frittata
Thissweet potato and bacon frittata is so versatile that I’d have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Candied bacon
Because no one’s ever going to argue when you serve up some bacon for dessert.
Bacon chipotle chocolate truffles
For whenyou need to tell that special someone, “I love you… almost as much as I love bacon.”
Boozy maple-bacon doughnut milkshake
Don’t knock this big bacon-y masterpieceuntil you’ve tried it.
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