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Baking Perfect Bacon for a BLT

Baking Perfect Bacon for a BLT

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil about twice as long as a rimmed baking sheet. Pinch and fold every inch or so of the foil to create ridges for the bacon to drain into while cooking.
  3. 3 Place bacon side by side on the ridged foil.
  4. 4 Bake in preheat oven to your desired level of doneness and a bit of foam forms on the surface, 25 to 30 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Bacon Deviled Eggs

Bacon Deviled Eggs

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs into a large saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain. Cool eggs under cold running water. Peel once cold. Halve eggs lengthwise and scoop yolks into a medium bowl. Mash yolks with a fork until smooth.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; chop once cool.
  3. 3 Add chopped bacon and ranch dressing to mashed yolks; mix until well combined. Spoon into egg white halves. Arrange on a tray and refrigerate before serving, at least 30 minutes.

By SHARON1026

Ranch Red Skin Potato Salad

Ranch Red Skin Potato Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cold, then cut into bite-size pieces.
  2. 2 While the potatoes simmer, cook the bacon. Place the bacon in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble.
  3. 3 Combine the cooked potatoes, crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large bowl. Fold in the ranch dip. Refrigerate overnight.

By ANGELOFRAA

Killer Bacon-Cheese Dogs

Killer Bacon-Cheese Dogs

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  2. 2 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Place hot dogs on grill; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, or until done to suit your taste.
  4. 4 Lightly grill hot dog buns.
  5. 5 To assemble sandwiches, place a slice of cheese and bacon on each roll. Add a hot dog, top each with 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce, or desired amount, and red onion.

By Drink Spiller

Best Grilled Cheese

Best Grilled Cheese

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash together butter and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until evenly blended.
  2. 2 Make sandwiches by placing two slices of bacon and one slice of Cheddar cheese on half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread some of the butter mixture on the top of each sandwich. Place sandwiches butter side down in the skillet. Spread the remaining butter mixture on the other sides. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 To serve, cut in half diagonally.

By nevadamommy

Caesar Potato Salad

Caesar Potato Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, occasionally turning, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  3. 3 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and season with black pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix potatoes, bacon bits, Caesar salad dressing, and green onions together in a bowl. Serve warm.

By Jennifer Murray

Elvis Sandwich

Elvis Sandwich

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread the peanut butter on one side of one slice of bread. Top with sliced banana, then slices of cooked bacon. Cover with the other slice of bread. Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry the sandwich on each side until golden brown and peanut butter is melted, about 4 minutes total.

By Zach

Grilled Bacon Apple Sandwich

Grilled Bacon Apple Sandwich

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. 2 Spread the peanut butter onto two slices of bread; set aside. Spread the apricot jelly onto the remaining two slices of bread, and sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste. Arrange half of the cooked bacon and half of the sliced apple onto each apricot jam-covered bread sliced. Top with the peanut butter smeared pieces of bread.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread the butter over the outside of the sandwiches and place into the preheated skillet. Cook until golden brown and crispy, then turn the sandwiches over, and continue cooking until golden brown on the other side, about 4 minutes per side.

By nikigillespie

Superior Shores Slaw

Superior Shores Slaw

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.
  2. 2 Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and celery seed in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Toss together the coleslaw mix and green onion in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss to coat; stir in the bacon. Serve immediately.

By The Dahl House

Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipe

Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipe

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper-towel-lined plate until cool. Crumble bacon. Set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain again.
  3. 3 Combine macaroni, bacon, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, bell pepper, and ranch mix in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving, at least 4 hours.

By ReneeW

Creamy Broccoli Salad

Creamy Broccoli Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble when cool.
  2. 2 Combine bacon, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and onion in a bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and sugar dissolves; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.

By Mark Simma

Wilted Lettuce Salad

Wilted Lettuce Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon from skillet, crumble and set aside; reserve bacon drippings in pan.
  3. 3 Add vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper to the pan with bacon drippings; carefully stir over medium heat until hot.
  4. 4 Combine lettuce and green onions in a large bowl; add warm dressing and toss to evenly coat.
  5. 5 Sprinkle salad with bacon and serve.

By Mary Jones

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  2. 2 Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on the bottom slice of toast. Layer tomato slices and 3 slices bacon over each. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on remaining bread slices and place on top of the sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half to serve.

By lutzflcat

Okra Salad

Okra Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly browned, then remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving a thin coating on the pan. Add okra to the bacon grease in the skillet, and fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the okra to a salad bowl, and toss with the onion, green pepper, and tomato. Crumble in the bacon.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn oil, and vinegar until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

By LUNANA

Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad

Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop when cool.
  3. 3 Combine dressing, bacon, red onion, carrot, celery, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl; stir in pasta to coat. Refrigerate to blend flavors, about 2 hours.

By Chef John Politte

Loaded Potato Mini Hand Pies

Loaded Potato Mini Hand Pies

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until begins to render fat, about 3 minutes. Add green onions; cook until bacon is crisp, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
  2. 2 Add potatoes to the same skillet; stir until coated in drippings. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover with a lid; cool.
  3. 3 Stir bacon and green onions into cooled potatoes; add Cheddar cheese and sour cream. Season with black pepper.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Unroll pie crusts onto a flat work surface; cut out 24 circles using a 3-inch biscuit cutter or glass. Place 1 spoonful potato filling in center of 12 circles, keeping filling away from edges of dough. Cover with remaining dough circles, pressing tops down lightly.
  6. 6 Pick up 1 hand pie; pinch edges together to seal. Return to work surface; crimp edges together using a fork. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pies.
  7. 7 Brush beaten egg over pies using a pastry brush.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Best BLT Chicken Panini

Best BLT Chicken Panini

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Divide and layer chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, in that order, on 2 bread slices (mayonnaise sides). Place remaining 2 bread slices on top, mayonnaise-sides-down.
  3. 3 Heat a panini press over medium-high heat according to manufacturer's instructions; coat with cooking spray. Place sandwiches inside; cook until heated through and cheese starts to melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut panini in half. Serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Cheesy Bacon Ultimate Dogs

Cheesy Bacon Ultimate Dogs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Smear 1/4 teaspoon mustard inside each butterflied hot dog. Put 2 Cheddar cheese matchsticks inside each hot dog.
  3. 3 Secure one end of a bacon strip to one end a hot dog using a toothpick. Wrap the bacon strip tightly around the entire hot dog, securing the far end with another toothpick; repeat for remaining hot dogs.
  4. 4 Cook on preheated grill until hot dogs are heated and bacon is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Place each cooked hot dog onto a bun and top with 2 pickle slices.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Broccoli Raisin Salad

Broccoli Raisin Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and cool. Chop bacon.
  2. 2 Mix broccoli, bacon, red onion, and raisins in a bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; stir dressing into broccoli mixture until evenly coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Sprinkle salad with sunflower seeds.

By ed smith

Spinach and Mushroom Salad

Spinach and Mushroom Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and cool under cold running water; peel and cut into wedges.
  3. 3 Heat reserved 2 tablespoons drippings in the same skillet; stir in vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Keep warm.
  4. 4 Wash and remove stems from spinach; dry thoroughly. Tear into pieces in a salad bowl; add warm dressing and toss until coated.
  5. 5 Top salad with mushrooms and bacon; garnish with egg.

By MONIQUET

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, remove from the heat, and crumble when cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Layer broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, Cheddar, and crumbled bacon (in that order) in a medium bowl. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

By Colleen

LittlePeeps' Truly Baked Potato Salad

LittlePeeps' Truly Baked Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl of ice-cold water to cool completely.
  2. 2 Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.; drain on paper towel.
  3. 3 Peel about half of the potatoes; chop peeled and unpeeled potatoes together.
  4. 4 Stir sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, scallions, salt, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl; add chopped potatoes and stir to coat.

By littlepeepsbrude

Easy and Awesome Spinach Salad

Easy and Awesome Spinach Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
  2. 2 Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
  3. 3 In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

By Lady Scrapalot

Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce

Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Evenly coat salmon with olive oil.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, skin-side down, about 5 minutes; flip and cook on other side until skin easily lifts off flesh, about 5 minutes more. Flip again; continue cooking until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  4. 4 Whisk mayonnaise, dill, and lemon zest together in a small bowl; divide and spread onto 2 toasted bread slices. Top each with 1 portion salmon, 2 tomato slices, 2 bacon strips, 1 lettuce leaf, and 1 remaining toasted bread slice.

By cathy a

Crispy Southwest Salad

Crispy Southwest Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Crumble when cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, spread ham, peppers, and corn in separate sections on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  5. 5 Layer corn in bottom of Mason jar; top with cherry tomatoes, ham, bell peppers, cheese, and mixed greens. Top with bacon and tortilla strips.
  6. 6 Serve with salsa or dressing.

By Farmland

Wilted Spinach Salad

Wilted Spinach Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
  4. 4 Toss spinach and green onions together in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. Whisk 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar together in a small bowl; add to warm drippings and whisk until thickened, about 1 minute.
  6. 6 Pour warm dressing over spinach; add crumbled bacon and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.

By CHPBD

Yummy Summer Pea Salad

Yummy Summer Pea Salad

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss bacon, peas, raisins, Cheddar cheese, onion, and sunflower seeds together in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By TabbyKat