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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.