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 ever do have 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 actually craft 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 April 2015. Updated August 2017.
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Maple-bacon crunch bar
Image Credit: Claire Gallam/SheKnows Why not indulge in a little chocolate to start? This maple-bacon crunch bar is too good to share.
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Maple-bacon doughnuts
Image Credit: Carolyn Ketchum/SheKnows Whenever I’m craving a sweet breakfast, I turn directly to these maple-bacon doughnuts. Yum!
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Bacon-apple pie
Image Credit: Karen Miner/SheKnows Ready to wow your guests? Serve this bacon-apple pie for July 4th (or all the time, really).
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Cauliflower with bacon
Image Credit: Patricia Conte/SheKnows If you’re trying to keep it on the healthy(ish) side, try this cauliflower with bacon.
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Bacon-filled bunny
Image Credit: Oscar Mayer Just because it’s not Easter anymore doesn’t mean you can’t combine bacon and chocolate.
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Bacon-wrapped meatloaf
Image Credit: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina/SheKnows Combining your two favorite meats isn’t a problem with this bacon-wrapped meatloaf.
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Chicken and bacon soup
Image Credit: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina/SheKnows Whenever it starts raining, I am definitely turning to this delish chicken and bacon soup.
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Bacon-chocolate cookies
Image Credit: Brandy O'Neill/SheKnows The only thing that can make chocolate chip cookies better is bacon, duh!
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Bacon-avocado fries
Image Credit: Brandy O'Neill/SheKnows Now you can combine your favorite fruit with your favorite meat thanks to bacon-avocado fries.
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Bacon-fried Oreos
Image Credit: Oh, Bite It! There’s never been an easier or tastier dessert (IMO) than these bacon-fried Oreos.
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Bacon pull-apart rolls
Image Credit: Patricia Conte/SheKnows For your next dinner party, you need to make these bacon pull-apart rolls.
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Potato-bacon bomb
Image Credit: Amy Erickson/Savory Style Combining mashed potatoes and bacon in these “bombs” sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?
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Bacon martini
Image Credit: Karen Miner/SheKnows Or you can start with a cocktail! Who in their right mind would say “no” to a bacon martini?
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Pumpkin-bacon ice cream
Image Credit: Gina Matsoukas/SheKnows Since summer is just around the corner, let’s all indulge in this pumpkin-bacon ice cream.
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Squash with bacon
Image Credit: Sarah Crowder/SheKnows Summer squash, pumpkin, butternut squash… Any will work in this squash with bacon recipe.
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Bacon-topped flatbread
Image Credit: Patricia Conte/SheKnows I think the kids in particular will delight in this bacon-topped flatbread.
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Bacon cheeseburger
Image Credit: Carolyn Stalnaker/SheKnows Well, let’s all say it together: Summer isn’t summer without a bacon cheeseburger.
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Bacon-wrapped chicken
Image Credit: Brandy O'Neill/SheKnows Your typical weeknight dinner just got a whole lot more exciting with bacon-wrapped chicken.
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Bacon-sausage pancakes
Image Credit: Diana Johnson/SheKnows I absolutely love these bacon-sausage pancakes for an easy breakfast on a stick.
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Bacon-brisket sandwich
Image Credit: Meagan Wied/SheKnows A two-in-one leftovers idea! This bacon-brisket sandwich is absolutely amazing.
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Bacon, jam and havarti
Image Credit: Brandi Bidot/SheKnows Sometimes you just want a simple snack, like this bacon, jam and havarti sandwich.
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Biscuits with bacon
Image Credit: Nancy Foster/SheKnows Is this a snack? Is this breakfast? Really, these biscuits with bacon are just delicious.
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Bacon-potato casserole
Image Credit: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina/SheKnows Who doesn’t love a casserole? And a bacon-potato casserole is even better!
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Lamb and bacon pita
Image Credit: Gina Matsoukas/SheKnows This lamb and bacon pita sounds pretty much like the perfect summer lunch to me.
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Bacon-chicken bites
Image Credit: Brandi Bidot/SheKnows Want a new spin on an appetizer? I’m in love with these bacon-chicken bites.
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Bacon-jalapeño poppers
Image Credit: Brandi Bidot/SheKnows Snacking is always a pleasure when you make these bacon-jalapeño poppers.
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Bacon omelet muffins
Image Credit: Brandi Bidot/SheKnows If you love breakfast, then put a new spin on it with these bacon omelet muffins.
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Drunken beans and bacon
Image Credit: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina/SheKnows These drunken beans and bacon would make a great side dish or one-pot dinner.
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Bacon mac and cheese
Image Credit: Brandi Bidot/SheKnows It’s bacon mac and cheese. Do I really need to say more?
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Bacon and tomato tart
Image Credit: Carolyn Ketchum/SheKnows This simple bacon and tomato tart would be fantastic with fresh farmers market tomatoes.
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Scallops with bacon
Image Credit: Gina Matsoukas/SheKnows This fresh scallops with bacon dish is what summers are made of for me.
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Sweet potato and bacon
Image Credit: Cristina A-Moore/SheKnows Don’t you just want to indulge in this sweet potato and bacon when football season starts?
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Bean and bacon soup
Image Credit: Patricia Conte/SheKnows This simple bean and bacon soup makes for a great weeknight dinner.
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Bacon frittata
Image Credit: Brandi Bidot/SheKnows This sweet potato and bacon frittata is so versatile that I’d have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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Candied bacon
Image Credit: Brandy O'Neill/SheKnows Because no one’s ever going to argue when you serve up some bacon for dessert.
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Bacon chipotle chocolate truffles
Image Credit: Gina Matsoukas/SheKnows For when you need to tell that special someone, “I love you… almost as much as I love bacon.”
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Boozy maple-bacon doughnut milkshake
Image Credit: Claire Gallam/SheKnows Don’t knock this big bacon-y masterpiece until you’ve tried it.
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