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
3-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip With Bacon
Get the recipe: three-cheese spinach artichoke dip with bacon [1]
Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Get the recipe: brown sugar baked beans [2]
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Get the recipe: bacon and egg breakfast sandwich [3]
Butternut Squash Carbonara
Get the recipe: butternut squash carbonara [4]
Crostini With Bacon, Pimiento Cheese, and Candied Jalapeños
Get the recipe: crostini with bacon, pimiento cheese, and candied jalapeños [5]
Skillet Chicken With Bacon White Wine Sauce
Get the recipe: skillet chicken with bacon white wine sauce [6]
Salad Lyonnaise
Get the recipe: salad lyonnaise [7]
Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi
Get the recipe: beer and balsamic braised pork cavatappi [8]
Breakfast Fried Brown Rice With Bacon
Get the recipe: breakfast fried brown rice with bacon [9]
Tiki Snack Mix
Get the recipe: tiki snack mix [10]
Bacon Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting
Get the recipe: bacon banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting [11]
Tuscan-Inspired Chickpea Soup With Bacon and Kale
Get the recipe: Tuscan-inspired chickpea soup with bacon and kale [12]
Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Bean Quesadillas
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts, bacon, and bean quesadillas [13]
BLT Salad
Get the recipe: BLT salad [14]
Bacon-Covered Grilled Cheese Cronuts
Get the recipe: bacon-covered grilled cheese cronuts [15]
Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon
Get the recipe: eggy pasta with spinach and bacon [16]
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: bacon ranch cheese ball [17]
Beer-Glazed Bacon
Get the recipe: beer-glazed bacon [18]
Cobb Salad Wrap
Get the recipe: cobb salad wrap [19]
Green Beans With Bacon, Caramelized Shallots, Almonds, and Feta
Get the recipe: green beans with bacon, caramelized shallots, almonds, and feta [20]
Chocolate-Covered Bacon
Get the recipe: chocolate-covered bacon [21]
Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cheesy bacon ranch potatoes [22]
Havarti and Arugula Grilled Cheese With Bacon Jam and Herb Butter
Get the recipe: havarti and arugula grilled cheese with bacon jam and herb butter [23]
Bacon-Vanilla Almond Brittle
Get the recipe: bacon-vanilla almond brittle [24]
Alice Water's Spinach Salad
Get the recipe: warm spinach salad with soft-boiled eggs and bacon [25]
Bacon Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Get the recipe: bacon roasted fingerling potatoes [26]
Red Cabbage Braised With Maple, Bacon, and Ginger
Get the recipe: red cabbage braised with maple, bacon, and ginger [27]
Bacon and Tomato Pasta
Get the recipe: bacon and tomato pasta [28]
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped tater tot bombs [29]
Bacon, Arugula, and Blue Cheese Flatbread
Get the recipe: bacon, arugula, and blue cheese flatbread [30]
Bacon Guacamole
Get the recipe: bacon guacamole [31]
Maple-Bacon Doughnuts
Get the recipe: maple-bacon doughnuts [32]
Kale BLT Dip
Get the recipe: kale BLT dip [33]
Bacon Fluffernutters
Get the recipe: bacon fluffernutters [34]
Slow-Cooker "Baked" Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker "baked" potatoes [35]
4-Ingredient Spaghetti Carbonara For 2
Get the recipe: four-ingredient spaghetti carbonara for two [36]
Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots
Get the recipe: cheesy bacon tater tots [37]
Bacon-Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped puff pastry twists [38]
Cornbread and Bacon Dressing
Get the recipe: cornbread and bacon dressing [39]
Pancake Bacon
Get the recipe: pancake bacon [40]
Twice-Stuffed Potatoes Stuffed With Bacon, Broccoli, and Cheddar
Get the recipe: twice-baked potatoes stuffed with bacon, broccoli, and cheddar [41]
Pasta Carbonara
Get the recipe: pasta carbonara with sundried tomatoes and leeks [42]
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tart
Get the recipe: bacon and egg breakfast tart [43]
Caramelized Apple, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Pan Pizza
Get the recipe: caramelized apple, bacon, and blue cheese pan pizza [44]
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates [45]
Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing
Get the recipe: spinach salad with warm bacon dressing [46]
Bacon Candy
Get the recipe: candied bacon [47]
Mini BLT Sandwiches
Get the recipe: mini BLT sandwiches [48]
Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
Get the recipe: maple bacon cinnamon rolls [49]
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese With Bacon and Ritz Cracker Topping
Get the recipe: butternut squash mac and cheese with bacon and Ritz cracker topping [50]
Baked Sweet Potato Chips With Blue Cheese Sauce, Bacon, and, Scallions
Get the recipe: baked sweet potato chips with blue cheese sauce, bacon, and scallions [51]
Breakfast Pasta
Get the recipe: breakfast pasta [52]
Turkey and Bacon Club Sandwich
Get the recipe: turkey and bacon club sandwich [53]
Breakfast Hash Brown Cups
Get the recipe: breakfast hash brown cups [54]
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped hot dogs [55]
Bacon Waffles With Bourbon Butter and Blueberry Syrup
Get the recipe: bacon waffles with bourbon butter and blueberry syrup [56]
Loaded Potato Skins
Get the recipe: loaded potato skins [57]
Bacon, Egg, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Pastries
Get the recipe: bacon, egg, and goat cheese breakfast pastries [58]
Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Bacon
Get the recipe: roasted cabbage steaks with bacon [59]
Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata [60]
Bacon and Cheese Potato Croquettes
Get the recipe: bacon and cheese potato croquettes [61]
Bacon-Wrapped Brie Bites
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped brie bites [62]
Roasted Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon
Get the recipe: roasted chestnut cornbread stuffing with bacon [63]
Doughnut Chip Breakfast Sandwich
Get the recipe: doughnut chip breakfast sandwich [64]
Sweet Potato and Bacon Endive Boats
Get the recipe: sweet potato and bacon endive boats [65]
Spicy Bacon Spaghetti
Get the recipe: spicy bacon, mushrooms, and tomato spaghetti [66]
Bacon Jam Pop Tarts
Get the recipe: bacon jam pop tarts [67]