10 Bacon Ideas
Can’t get enough of bacon? Here are 10 new ways to make everyone’s favorite slice of pork even more exciting!
1. Bacon me crazy
Milk and cookies, spaghetti and meatballs, peanut butter and jelly—they’ve all been proven to be a perfect match. Here’s another one: bacon and sweet potato fries! Cut sweet potatoes into matchsticks and wrap a strip of bacon around each piece. Bake for about 30 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
2. Morning glory
Got leftover pancakes from breakfast? Turn it into bacon pancake pudding! Combine eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add pancake chunks and let sit for 15 minutes. Add chopped bacon and mix to combine. Transfer to a baking dish, top with bacon strips, and bake until set.
3. Bowl in one
Set aside your serving bowls and make your own edible dishes and baskets out of bacon. Start by covering the bottom of muffin tins in foil; set aside. Weave strips of bacon together to form a square. Carefully lay the bacon sheets over the foil-covered, overturned muffin tin and bake at 375°F until crisp. Use to serve mashed potatoes or salads.
4. Pump up the jam
Sinful but oh-so-delightful, bacon jam is a welcome addition to any pantry. Pair it with crackers, spread on grilled cheese sandwiches, or drizzle over donuts. Get the recipe from Yummy.ph and
make it at home!
5. Play it by ear
Amp up your ordinary corn on the cob with a good coating of bacon goodness! Steam or grill corn as
you normally would. Meanwhile, combine crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley in a bowl. When ready, spread a layer of butter on the corn and coat in the bacon mixture. Yum!
6. Burger king
There are days when the best kind of comfort comes in the form of burgers. But what happens when that burger gets stuff ed with bacon? Ultimate satisfaction! Take a round patty and top with pre-cooked strips of bacon and grated mozzarella. Cover with another burger patty, seal edges, and
grill or pan-fry to perfection.
7. Bun for your buck
Instead of the usual pork belly, stuff a thick slab of bacon in steamed pork buns instead. Steam cuapao buns according to package directions, spread a layer of hoisin sauce on one side, and fill with bacon. Add crisp lettuce and deep-fried tomatoes for a BLT upgrade.
8. Pop star
Here’s a poppin’ good idea: bacon popcorn! Cook some bacon and reserve the rendered fat. Transfer the bacon fat to a heavy pot over mediumlow heat. Add kernels and follow package directions to cook. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
9. Candy crush
Make beer-candied bacon and witness the greatest flavor pairing known to bacon lovers. Combine beer and brown sugar to make a glaze. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and arrange bacon on top. Bake for a few minutes, remove from the oven, and brush with the glaze. Return to the oven, bake, and brush again. Repeat process until bacon is crisp.
10. Sweets for your sweet
End every meal on a good note with even more bacon. Mixing salted caramel with bacon is a no-fail trick, but doing the same with coco jam is just as fantastic. To make, bring coconut milk and glucose to a boil. Add brown sugar, panutsa, and some bacon grease and remove from heat. Mix in some bacon bits for good measure. Serve over ice cream, brownies, cupcakes, and even leche flan.
