Source: Magrig, AdobeStockBacon is an essential ingredient in English and American cuisines. It perfectly complements hearty breakfasts, is added to pasta and pizza, and used in salads, baked goods, and many other dishes. Its distinct, rich flavor is simply irreplaceable. Here's a large collection of recipes!
1. Caramelized Bacon
Source: portolano1982.itYou won't believe it until you try it, but this is an incredibly delicious appetizer!
You will need: 150 g bacon, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches salt, 2 tsp water.
Preparation: Pour salt and sugar into a frying pan, add hot water, and cook over medium heat until fully caramelized. Place thin strips of bacon into the caramel and heat for another minute. Flip, and remove from heat after another minute.
2. Baked Potatoes Wrapped in Bacon
Source: yankelevitch.ruWith bacon, potatoes become even tastier, more tender, and more aromatic.
You will need: 8 potatoes, 100 g bacon, 100 g hard cheese, 50 g butter.
Preparation: Boil potatoes in their skins until cooked, peel, and cut in half. Place a piece of cheese on each half and cover with the other half. Wrap each potato in a thin slice of bacon and arrange in a baking dish. Top with a piece of butter and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Mushrooms Wrapped in Bacon
Source: blognovichok.ruA versatile hot appetizer for any occasion.
You will need: 12 mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g hard cheese, 50 g butter, 3 tbsp cream, 12 slices bacon.
Preparation: Rinse mushrooms and remove stems. Finely chop mushroom stems, grate cheese, mince garlic, and mix everything with softened butter and cream. Fill mushroom caps with the mixture and wrap each in a strip of bacon. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
4. Turkey Wrapped in Bacon
Source: pulsepad.ruTurkey has only one drawback – it can be dry. And bacon completely solves this problem!
You will need: 300 g turkey fillet, 200 g bacon, spices.
Preparation: Cut turkey fillet, pound lightly, and sprinkle with spices. Place each piece on a slice of bacon and roll into a roulade. Secure with toothpicks and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Gratin with Bacon
Source: attuale.ruYou don't need to prepare meat separately for this gratin. It's a complete main course!
You will need: 5-6 potatoes, 150 g bacon, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 200 ml cream, 100 g hard cheese, 50 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Slice potatoes thinly and arrange in a baking dish. Top with chopped bacon and sprinkle with minced onion and garlic. Mix cream with grated cheese and spices, then pour over the gratin. Arrange pieces of butter on top and bake in the oven for an hour. Bake covered with foil for the first 45-50 minutes, then remove the foil.
6. Carbonara with Bacon
Source: kartinkin.netA simple and accessible homemade variation of the popular Italian pasta.
You will need: 200 g pasta, 100 g bacon, 50 g Parmesan, 3 egg yolks, 200 ml cream, 3 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Finely chop garlic and fry until golden. Add bacon cut into strips and fry for another couple of minutes. Cook pasta al dente beforehand and add to the pan. Mix cream, egg yolks, and grated Parmesan, then pour the sauce over the pasta. Heat everything together for 5 minutes.
7. Puff Pastry Pie with Bacon and Vegetables
Source: pinterest.ruTo save time on dough, you can use ready-made puff pastry.
You will need: 200 g puff pastry, 250 g hard cheese, 250 g bacon, 2 eggs, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 50 g green peas, spices.
Preparation: Dice bacon and vegetables finely. First, fry the bacon, then add all the vegetables and simmer for 15 minutes. Let the filling cool slightly and mix with eggs and grated cheese. Roll out the dough and place it in a baking dish. Add the filling and cover with another layer of dough, crimping the edges. Bake the pie in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Vegetable Stew with Bacon
Source: passerovka.ruNot a very diet-friendly, but very aromatic, tasty, and hearty recipe.
You will need: 150 g cabbage, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 zucchini, 80 g bacon, 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into strips and mince the bacon. Fry bacon until golden, add vegetables and water, and simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and spices, pour into the vegetables, and simmer for another minute.
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9. Egg Muffins with Bacon
Source: postila.ruThese muffins are best for breakfast.
You will need: 6 eggs, 1 tomato, 12 slices bacon, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Whisk eggs until foamy and add chopped tomato, herbs, and spices. Line muffin tins with bacon strips and pour in the egg mixture. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Meat Terrine with Bacon
Source: zen.yandex.ruWith pork, chicken, and aromatic bacon – an ideal dish for a festive table.
You will need: 450 g ground chicken, 400 g ground pork, 400 g chicken fillet, 150 g bacon, 70 g onion, garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mince onion and garlic in a blender, mix with both types of ground meat, and season. Knead for about 5 minutes. Cut chicken fillet into thin strips and bacon into slices. Layer bacon in a mold, then a quarter of the ground meat, then chicken, press down, and repeat layers until ingredients are used up. The last layer should be ground meat.
Place a container of water in a preheated oven and bake the terrine for 2 hours at 170 degrees Celsius. After an hour, cover it with foil and continue baking. Let the terrine cool at room temperature and then refrigerate under pressure for a couple of hours.
11. Pumpkin with Bacon
Source: pinterest.ruAn excellent combination that is often and undeservedly overlooked.
You will need: 600 g pumpkin, 250 g bacon, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Dice bacon finely and fry until golden. Set aside and separately fry chopped onion in the same pan. Add diced pumpkin, spices, and garlic, and fry for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin is soft, adding a little water as needed. Add bacon and chopped herbs, then remove from heat.
12. Lentil Soup with Bacon
Source: pinterest.nzNo potatoes or carrots here – just an unusual, quick soup.
You will need: 200 g lentils, 200 g onion, 200 g bacon, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cook lentils until done. Finely chop onion and bacon, fry for about 5 minutes, and add the fried mixture to the lentils. Cook the soup for another 3-5 minutes and add spices with chopped herbs.
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13. Rice with Bacon and Egg
Source: zen.yandex.ruNot entirely common, but a very tasty and hearty dish.
You will need: 150 g rice, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 150 g bacon, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice beforehand. Fry minced onion and garlic until soft, then add chopped bacon. Fry until golden, season, and crack in the eggs. Continue frying, stirring. Add rice and soy sauce, and fry everything together for another 3 minutes.
14. Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Herbs
Source: zen.yandex.ruThose very potato boats with filling.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sour cream, 4 slices bacon, 200 g hard cheese, 4 green onion stalks, 8 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes in their skins until cooked, cut in half, and scoop out the centers. Mix these centers, crushed garlic, sour cream, grated cheese, bacon, herbs, and spices. Fill the potato boats with the mixture and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius until golden.
15. Soup with Bacon, Zucchini, and Celery
Source: arecooking.ruThis soup is made with water, but thanks to bacon, it acquires a meaty taste and aroma.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 150 g bacon, 130 g zucchini, 130 g celery, 130 g carrots, 170 g onion, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables and bacon. Fry bacon directly in the pot until golden. Add celery, onion, and carrots, and fry for another 15 minutes. Add spices, potatoes, zucchini, and chopped herbs, pour in boiling water, and cook for about half an hour over low heat.
16. Sandwiches with Bacon and Egg
Source: bagel-market.comMuch tastier and more interesting than regular scrambled eggs, and just as easy to prepare.
You will need: 2 slices bread, 20 g hard cheese, 10 g bacon, 1 egg, 2 lettuce leaves, 10 g butter, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tomato.
Preparation: Fry bacon until golden and separately toast bread in a pan. Spread one slice with mayonnaise, and on the second, layer cheese, tomato slices, and lettuce. Fry an egg in butter and place it on the lettuce. Top with a strip of bacon and cover with the other slice of bread.
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17. Potato Soup with Bacon
Source: culinarium-studio.ruMade from the simplest ingredients and requires no culinary skills.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 6 strips bacon, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp flour, 1 onion, 1 bunch herbs, 3 tbsp grated cheese, 500 ml broth.
Preparation: Fry bacon until golden and set aside. Fry minced onion until golden in the same pan. Add crushed garlic and flour, and stir. Pour broth into the onion, bring to a boil, and add potatoes with spices. Cook until potatoes are done and blend everything with an immersion blender. Add grated cheese and herbs to the soup, and serve with bacon strips.
18. Braised Cabbage with Bacon
Source: krepkiioreh.vsite.bizWe recommend using smoked bacon for an even more aromatic dish.
You will need: 2 kg cabbage, 200 g onion, 200 g bacon, 1-2 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred cabbage, finely chop onion, and mince bacon. Fry bacon with onion for a couple of minutes, add cabbage, and simmer over low heat, covered, for half an hour. Add all spices and tomato paste, and simmer for another 7 minutes.
19. Muffins with Bacon and Onion
Source: koolinar.ruGood both straight from the oven and later – once they've cooled.
You will need: 300 g flour, 100 g bacon, 2 eggs, 0.5 onion, 1 bunch herbs, 200 ml milk, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 10 g baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onion and bacon, and fry until golden. Whisk oil, eggs, and milk with a mixer. Add flour with spices and baking powder. Then add chopped herbs, bacon, and onion. Divide the mixture into muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
20. Lavash Rolls with Bacon
Source: kartinkin.netA simple and quick appetizer that can easily replace traditional sandwiches.
You will need: 2 sheets lavash, 4 tomatoes, 100 g bacon, 2 fresh cucumbers, 2 pickled cucumbers, 200 g ham, 1 bunch herbs, 100 g mayonnaise.
Preparation: Cut all ingredients into thin strips. Fry bacon until golden and chop herbs. Spread lavash sheets with mayonnaise, arrange the filling arbitrarily, roll tightly, and wrap them in cling film. Refrigerate for an hour and then slice.