36 Mouthwatering Bacon Recipes You Need To Try Right Now

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Love bacon? Then you won’t want to miss those mouthwatering bacon recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From classic breakfast dishes to more creative concoctions, these recipes will show you just how versatile and delicious bacon can be. Whether you’re a die-hard bacon lover or just looking to mix up your mealtime routine, these recipes are a must-try.

1. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Asparagus wrapped in bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Photo Credit: Dizzy Busy And Hungry.

How do you get kids and adults to eat their asparagus? Wrap it in bacon! Easy side dish or make it for lunch.

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2. Candied Bacon

Candied bacon in a jar.
Candied Bacon. Photo Credit: Allways Delicious.

Candied Bacon is a delicious and indulgent treat that combines the salty, smoky flavor of bacon with the sweet, caramelized goodness of maple syrup and brown sugar.

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3. Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bite size chestnuts wrapped in bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Water chestnuts are wrapped in bacon and coated with a sticky sweet sauce.

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4. Keto Cheese Bacon Chips

Cheese chips with bacon.
Keto Cheese Bacon Chips. Photo Credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those super crunchy double cheese chips with bacon are not only the most popular keto recipe after cheese bacon nachos but fully gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect as a keto snack.

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5. Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts

Baked Brie with Honey on a plate.
Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts. Photo Credit: Feast And West.

This baked brie is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Served with crunchy crackers or crusty bread, it makes a great appetizer for any party or gathering!

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6. Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad with bacon on a plate.
Broccoli Salad. Photo Credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Packed full of crunchy vegetables and savory bacon, this broccoli salad with bacon is sure to be a hit. It is an easy, delicious side dish for any meal.

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7. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers on a plate.
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

With a burst of flavor from the stuffing and the bacon, these amped-up jalapeno poppers will knock your socks off!

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8. Bacon Pesto Pizza

Pizza with bacon and fresh basil.
Bacon Pesto Pizza. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore

Pizza lovers, check out this pizza! It’s ooey, it’s gooey, and it’s loaded with bacon!

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9. Green Beans Almondine with Bacon

Green Beans Almondine with Bacon on a plate.
Green Beans Almondine with Bacon. Photo Credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Super easy and super delish, turn humble green beans into a side dish everyone raves about!

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10. Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole with Bacon

Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole with Bacon inside a white dish.
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole with Bacon. Photo Credit: Best Clean Eating.

The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy.

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11. How to Make Homemade Bacon

Homemade bacon on a rack.
How to Make Homemade Bacon. Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

This recipe explains how to cure and smoke your own homemade bacon, to help you save tons of money on your bacon addiction.

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12. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites on a plate.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites. Photo Credit: Xoxo Bella.

These delicious bacon wrapped meatballs are as hearty and satisfying as they sound. Try these cheeseburger bombs if you want a quick air fryer appetizer which requires very few ingredients.

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13. Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Plate of salmon with bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Salmon. Photo Credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Need a decadent yet healthy and wholesome restaurant quality meal? This bacon-wrapped salmon recipe is your answer! Pan-seared until golden and crispy, a simple bacon wrap and creamy tahini sauce brings this salmon dinner to the next level.

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14. Maple Bacon Beignets

Maple Bacon Beignets in a bowl.
Maple Bacon Beignets. Photo Credit: Allways Delicious.

Maple-glazed bacon beignets are definitely not your traditional New Orleans fare, but they’re perfect for Mardi Gras. How can you resist homemade donuts with maple syrup glaze?

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15. Keto Gnocchi with Bacon

Keto Gnocchi with Bacon on a grey plate.
Keto Gnocchi with Bacon. Photo Credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Homemade Keto Gnocchi with Bacon and cream sauce enriched with flavorful cheese is the best comfort food you have been looking for.

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16. Maple Glazed Donuts with Bacon

Donuts with Bacon and glaze.
Maple Glazed Donuts with Bacon. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This tasty treat gives you pancakes and bacon flavor in a donut!

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17. Brown Sugar Bacon

Brown Sugar Bacon on a grill.
Brown Sugar Bacon- Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

Brown sugar bacon gets even better when you add spicy mustard hot sauce to the glaze. The smoky treat melts in your mouth.

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18. Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with green flags.
Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates. Photo Credit: Feast And West.

A batch of Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates will disappear quickly at any party. They’re an easy appetizer you can make for a crowd and full of sweet and salty flavors.

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19. Bratkartoffeln with Bacon

Bratkartoffeln with Bacon in a pan.
Bratkartoffeln with Bacon. Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

German potato fries with bacon pieces. This is a popular lunch meal in the alps.

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20. Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup in a bowl.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Photo Credit: The Helpful GF.

Loaded baked potato soup is a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea that the whole family will love. Ready in 30 minutes and topped with crispy bacon everyone will go crazy for this creamy delicious soup.

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21. Crispy Twisted Bacon 5 ways

Savory Twisted Bacon in a glass.
Crispy Twisted Bacon 5 ways. Photo Credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make quick savory Keto Crispy Twisted Bacon 5 ways for your appetizer, breakfast, or as a garnish for cocktails.

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22. Smoked Candied Bacon

Smoked Candied Bacon in a jar.
Smoked Candied Bacon. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked candied bacon is going to rock your world! Sweet, spicy, smoky and bacon goodness all in one bite!

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23. Maple Bacon Pancakes

Maple bacon pancakes on a plate.
Maple Bacon Pancakes. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore.

Jazz up your pancake routine with a kiss of maple and bacon! These pancakes will rock your world!

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24. Sauteed Radish with Bacon

Red radishes with bacon in a pan.
Sauteed Radish with Bacon. Photo Credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Super easy and so good, forget the potatoes and try Sauteed Radish with Bacon! A low-carb alternative to home fries!

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25. Bacon Wrapped Peppers

Bacon Wrapped Peppers ready to enjoy.
Bacon Wrapped Peppers. Photo Credit: Real Balanced.

These Bacon Wrapped Mini Peppers are stuffed with cream cheese that’s been mixed together with Everything Bagel seasoning. Prepped and baked in under 1 hour, this easy appetizer features the perfect combination of flavor and texture.

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26. Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole in a glass container.
Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo Credit: Primal Edge Health.

Looking for a delicious and satisfying keto-friendly meal? Try this chicken bacon ranch casserole made with chicken thighs, bacon, cheese, and a creamy ranch sauce for a tasty and comforting low-carb dinner option.

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27. Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer

Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry on a black board.
Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer. Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

A quick party appetizer idea with puff pastr, cream cheese and bacon pieces.

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28. Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Bacon Asparagus Pasta on a plate.
Bacon Asparagus Pasta. Photo Credit: Real balanced.

This Low-Carb Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta is a fun and innovative way to incorporate asparagus into a dish! 

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29. Keto Crack Dip

Keto Crack Dip with veggies.
Keto Crack Dip. Photo Credit: Primal Edge health.

Indulge in a savory and creamy dip that’s perfect for the keto diet with this keto crack dip recipe, made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasonings for a flavorful appetizer or snack.

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30. Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets

Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets as appetizers on a plate.
Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Perfect for cocktail parties, gatherings, or as an appetizer, Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets are delish! Packed with bacon, mushrooms, cheese, and more, each bite is perfectly balanced and oh-so good!

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31. Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf

Bacon meatloaf cut into slices.
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf. Photo Credit: Girl Carnivore.

Meatloaf will never be the same again! Wrap it in bacon and smoke it!

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32. Bloody Derby

Bloody Derby Cocktail.
Bloody Derby. Photo Credit: Feast And West.

Bacon has a place in drinks, too! Try adding it as a garnish to the classic brunch cocktail, the Bloody Mary. It works especially well with the Bloody Derby, which is essentially a Bloody Mary with whiskey, where the salty flavors of the bacon and tomato juice balance out the sweetness of bourbon.

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33. Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets

Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets.
Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets. Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

I love recipes that look fancy, but are actually really easy to make like these smoked whiskey peach bacon-wrapped pork loin filets.

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34. Bacon Pickle Boats Stuffed With Cream Cheese

Bacon Pickle Boats Stuffed With Cream Cheese and dip on a plate.
Bacon Pickle Boats Stuffed With Cream Cheese. Photo Credit: Real Balanced.

These Bacon Pickle Boats Stuffed With Cream Cheese (aka pickle poppers) are a perfect party or game day appetizer that can be made in under 1 hour.

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35. Keto Beer Cheese Soup

Soup with bacon, beer and cheese in a bowl.
Keto Beer Cheese Soup. Photo Credit: Primal Edge Health.

Warm up with a delicious and low-carb soup with this keto beer cheese soup recipe, made with cauliflower, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and spices for a rich and satisfying side dish.

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36. Cheesy Creamy Broccoli Soup with Bacon

Soup in a bowl with bacon bits.
Cheesy Creamy Broccoli Soup with Bacon. Photo Credit: Learning And Yearning.

An amazingly delicious soup that guests will rave about!

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