What’s Shakin’? 15 New Ways to Love Bacon

Bacon Forever.

It's always been you, bacon. There's nothing wrong with frying up a plateful of crispy strips, but for true devotees of the crunchy, salty stuff, we've rounded up 15 unique ways to feature bacon on your menu.

Apple, Bacon, and Cheese Dinner Pies

Tart Granny Smith apples, crumbled blue cheese and crumbled smoky bacon join forces to create the ultimate salty-sweet dinner pies.

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Bacon Beignets

These fluffy New Orleans-inspired pastries only get better with the addition of bacon. Serve alongside a creamy lemon thyme curd for a contrasting kick of tartness.

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Bacon Manhattan Cocktail

Bacon in our booze? Yes, please! A slice of cinnamon sugared bacon is the perfect garnish to this classic cocktail.

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Bacon Wrapped Walnut Stuffed Dates

The sweetness of Medjool dates pairs perfectly with the natural saltiness of bacon, while toasted walnuts add just the right amount of crunch.

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Bacon Cauliflower Coconut Soup

We're up for a crumbled bacon garnish on just about any of our favorite soups, but here, it's a perfect compliment to every creamy spoonful.

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Chocolate Covered Bacon

This is the ultimate bacon lover's treat. Satisfy your love for all things sweet and salty with this uniquely addictive combination.

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Bacon Blue Cheese Dip

For your next gathering, try combining the classic flavors of blue cheese and bacon in a party-friendly serving-this spreadable Bacon Blue Cheese dip. Serve with crackers or celery sticks, but be sure to make extra. This one won't last long.

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Apple Bacon Popovers

Popovers laced with bacon make for the perfect savory breakfast pastry-but we like ours slathered with a generous layer of sweet apple butter.

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Cinnamon Sugared Bacon

Another salty-sweet bacon treat, this candied bacon makes a decadent addition to anything from breakfast pancakes to smoky bourbon cocktails.

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Griddled Corn and Bacon

To achieve this quick Southern-inspired side, cook fresh corn with bacon bits. Simple, but so, so good.

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Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Pears

Looking for a new spin on your favorite sandwich combo? The search ends here. Smoked bacon and caramelized pears are all you need to take a classic grilled cheese from zero to hero.

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Lentil Soup with Bacon and Orzo

This hearty soup is the perfect comfort for the winter months. Serve with plenty of crusty bread, and you're in business.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

You might not have liked them as a kid, but adding bacon to roasted brussels sprouts makes for a very grown up side dish.

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Vidalia Onion Bacon Pie

We say: pie all day! This savory pie recipe draws saltiness from bacon (you guessed it) and plenty of sweetness from caramelized Vidalia onions.

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Bacon Fried Rice

Easy Asian stir fry gets an extra kick of comfort, courtesy of salty, crunchy bacon.

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