What's the easiest way to take humdrum weeknight dinners from flat to fantastic in a flash? Add bacon, of course! Smoky, savory, and salty, this superstar ingredient adds depth of flavor like no other; keep reading for 20 fast and easy recipes that benefit from its addition.
Caramelized Apple, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Pan Pizza
Get the recipe: caramelized apple, bacon, and blue cheese pan pizza [1]
Butternut Squash Carbonara
Get the recipe: butternut squash carbonara [2]
Alice Water's Spinach Salad
Get the recipe: warm spinach salad with soft-boiled eggs and bacon [3]
Bacon and Tomato Pasta
Get the recipe: bacon and tomato pasta with onions and chili flakes [4]
Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata [5]
Bacon and Arugula Flatbread
Get the recipe: bacon, arugula, and blue cheese flatbread [6]
Cobb Salad Wrap
Get the recipe: cobb salad wrap [7]
Beer and Balsamic Braised Pork Cavatappi
Get the recipe: beer and balsamic braised pork cavatappi [8]
Salad Lyonnaise
Get the recipe: salad lyonnaise [9]
Bacon Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Get the recipe: bacon roasted fingerling potatoes [10]
Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon
Get the recipe: eggy pasta with spinach and bacon [11]
BLT Salad
Get the recipe: BLT salad [12]
Tuscan-Inspired Chickpea Soup with Bacon and Kale
Get the recipe: Tuscan-inspired chickpea soup with bacon and kale [13]
4-Ingredient Spaghetti Carbonara For 2
Get the recipe: four-ingredient spaghetti carbonara for two [14]
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped hot dogs [15]
Turkey Club Sandwich
Get the recipe: turkey-bacon club sandwich [16]
Pasta Carbonara With Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes
Get the recipe: pasta carbonara with leeks and sundried tomatoes [17]
Spicy Bacon Spaghetti
Get the recipe: spicy bacon, mushrooms, and tomato spaghetti [18]
Bacon, Mushroom, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Get the recipe: bacon, mushroom, and cheese stuffed chicken [19]
Brown Butter Brussels Sprout and Bacon Ravioli
Get the recipe: brussels sprout and bacon ravioli [20]
