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

Brown Sugar Baked Beans

Get the recipe: brown sugar baked beans

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Butternut Squash Carbonara

Crostini With Bacon, Pimiento Cheese, and Candied Jalapeños

Skillet Chicken With Bacon White Wine Sauce

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Salad Lyonnaise

Get the recipe: salad lyonnaise

Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi

Breakfast Fried Brown Rice With Bacon

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Tiki Snack Mix

Get the recipe: tiki snack mix

Bacon Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

Tuscan-Inspired Chickpea Soup With Bacon and Kale

Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Bean Quesadillas

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BLT Salad

Get the recipe: BLT salad

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Bacon-Covered Grilled Cheese Cronuts

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Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Get the recipe: bacon ranch cheese ball

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Beer-Glazed Bacon

Get the recipe: beer-glazed bacon

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Cobb Salad Wrap

Get the recipe: cobb salad wrap

Green Beans With Bacon, Caramelized Shallots, Almonds, and Feta

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Chocolate-Covered Bacon

Get the recipe: chocolate-covered bacon

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Havarti and Arugula Grilled Cheese With Bacon Jam and Herb Butter

Bacon-Vanilla Almond Brittle

Bacon Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

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Red Cabbage Braised With Maple, Bacon, and Ginger

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Bacon and Tomato Pasta

Get the recipe: bacon and tomato pasta

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

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Bacon, Arugula, and Blue Cheese Flatbread

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Bacon Guacamole

Get the recipe: bacon guacamole

Maple-Bacon Doughnuts

Get the recipe: maple-bacon doughnuts

Kale BLT Dip

Get the recipe: kale BLT dip

Bacon Fluffernutters

Get the recipe: bacon fluffernutters

Slow-Cooker "Baked" Potatoes

4-Ingredient Spaghetti Carbonara For 2

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Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots

Get the recipe: cheesy bacon tater tots

Bacon-Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists

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Cornbread and Bacon Dressing

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Pancake Bacon

Get the recipe: pancake bacon

Twice-Stuffed Potatoes Stuffed With Bacon, Broccoli, and Cheddar

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Pasta Carbonara

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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tart

Caramelized Apple, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Pan Pizza

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates

Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing

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Bacon Candy

Get the recipe: candied bacon

Mini BLT Sandwiches

Get the recipe: mini BLT sandwiches

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Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese With Bacon and Ritz Cracker Topping

Baked Sweet Potato Chips With Blue Cheese Sauce, Bacon, and, Scallions

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Breakfast Pasta

Get the recipe: breakfast pasta

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Turkey and Bacon Club Sandwich

Breakfast Hash Brown Cups

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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped hot dogs

Bacon Waffles With Bourbon Butter and Blueberry Syrup

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Loaded Potato Skins

Get the recipe: loaded potato skins

Bacon, Egg, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Pastries

Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Bacon

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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

Bacon and Cheese Potato Croquettes

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Bacon-Wrapped Brie Bites

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped brie bites

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Roasted Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon

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Doughnut Chip Breakfast Sandwich

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Sweet Potato and Bacon Endive Boats

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Spicy Bacon Spaghetti

Bacon Jam Pop Tarts

Get the recipe: bacon jam pop tarts

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