Bacon is a cured meat prepared from a pig. It is cured with large quantities of salt either in a brine or by dry packing - no wonder it is so yummy! Mainly in North America, it is prepared from the pork belly.
Some of my favorite dishes to make at home are with Bacon and I would love to share! All of these ideas are super simple and mainly comfort food. I feel bacon should be enjoyed by everyone regardless of your culinary background....so here we go.....
The BEST BLT
Your choice of bread - honestly, potato bread is fantastic!
Cream Cheese
Sweet/Spicy Jelly - such as a Jalapeno Jelly
Thick Sliced Bacon - cooked to your liking
Beefsteak Tomatoes - try to use during the summertime when tomatoes are at their best
- the Farmer's Market always has the best Beefsteak tomatoes - and slice THICK (you will thank me!)
Iceberg Lettuce
Red Onion - sliced
Cheese - I love to have some Baby Swiss on my BLT but pick the cheese you love love love! :)
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Toast the bread
2. Mix the cream cheese and jelly to make a spread for the toasted bread.
3. Pile on all ingredients and enjoy!
*The reason why this is so yummy is all of the flavor profiles that come from the cream cheese & jelly mixture to the bacon and cheese to the thick juicy tomato. You will never have a better BLT!!
Bacon Cornbread
Your choice of cornbread mix - I personally love Cornkits
Bacon - cooked to your liking and crumbled
Cheddar Cheese
1 Can of Rotel
Fresh Corn - cut off the cob and saute with Garlic
1. Follow directions on the cornbread mixture
2. Mix in bacon, cheese, rotel and corn
3. Bake as directed
4. When done, sprinkle more bacon and cheese on top and melt.
5. Cool and enjoy!
*This recipe was introduced to me initially using breakfast sausage; however, I feel the crunchiness of the bacon mates well with the softness of the cornbread. I prefer to use fresh corn as the flavor is much more prominent.
Meatloaf with Bacon Crust
Ok let's be honest here - everyone has their own way of making meatloaf. Grandma's recipe, personal tastes, etc. I will post how I like to make my meatloaf; however it varies on my mood and what is in the fridge...But make it how you like it and the outcome will be fabulous! Basically, it is just adding BACON to your favorite meatloaf to incorporate smoky and salty flavor!
1 lb. ground lean sirloin - season how you like it!!
Bacon - cooked to your liking and crumbled - also leave about 6 pieces of cooked, sliced bacon
small diced onion
rough chopped rosemary
small diced zucchini
1 egg
about 1 c. of breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
crumbled or shredded cheese - use the cheese you like - but I use SMOKED GOUDA! :)
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1. Mix in all ingredients and form into a "loaf" - including the crumbled bacon
2. Set loaf in 9x13 baking dish and pour can of stewed tomatoes over the loaf
3. Lay the slices of bacon across the meatloaf
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour covered
5. Then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes uncovered
6. Cool and serve with your favorite sides (Mine has always and will always be.....MASHED POTATOES)
I LOVE BACON AND BACON LOVES ME!!!
In the spirit of being healthy and not over indulging it is wise to consume bacon sparingly...But EAT WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY!
I added bacon to my regular meatloaf last night, and i must say, it was AMAZING. Bacon is awesome! It truly goes well with everything!
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