What better way to celebrate International Bacon Day on August 31 (or any day) than with 12 indulgent bacon recipes? From bacon studded scones, to easy crostini, cheesy bacon pasta, and more, there's so many ways to enjoy the crispy, salty cured meat.
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Recipe and photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Cheesy Bacon Pull-Aparts
These cheesy bacon pull-aparts are ridiculously easy and scrumptious! They’re a quick and satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner the whole family adores.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Bacon Pull-Aparts
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Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
This chicken bacon sandwich is anything but boring. Topped with crispy bacon, garlic and mustard aioli, lettuce, and tomato, it's a handheld meal that you'll return to again and again.
Get the recipe: Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
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Recipe and photo credit: The Savory Cippola
Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini
Toasted crostini topped with creamy brie cheese and a sweet and savory bourbon, and brown sugar bacon jam creates the perfect appetizer.
Get the recipe: Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini
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Recipe and photo credit: The Forked Spoon
Pasta with Bacon and Peas
This creamy pasta with bacon and peas is an easy one-pan dinner recipe made with simple pantry ingredients. Flavorful, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights!
Get the recipe: Pasta with Bacon and Peas
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Maple Sriracha Griddle Bacon (on a Blackstone)
This sweet and spicy bacon is easy to make in only 20 minutes and with just 3 ingredients. Try it today and take your breakfast to the next level.
Get the recipe: Maple Sriracha Griddle Bacon
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Recipe and photo credit: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
This amazing bacon wrapped shrimp recipe is baked with a sweet and spicy Asian based glaze that will leave you licking your lips and longing for more.
Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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Recipe and photo credit: Chenée Today
Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Havarti, and Caramelized Onions
How to make the BEST grown-up grilled cheese sandwich, dressed up fancy with whole grain dijon mustard, crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and Havarti and Emmental cheeses!
Get the recipe: Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Havarti, and Caramelized Onions
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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella
Cheddar Bacon Scones
If you enjoy savoury scones, you simply have to make these. In fact, these bacon cheddar scones could very well become your favourite breakfast indulgence.
Get the recipe: Cheddar Bacon Scones
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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
This bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is slathered with a bourbon hot honey glaze, then grilled until tender. The crispy bacon and juicy meat will have you firing up the grill on repeat.
Get the recipe: Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
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Recipe and photo credit: The Savory Cipolla
Brown Sugar Bourbon Candied Bacon Skewers
These brown sugar bourbon candied bacon skewers are slathered with a brown sugar bourbon glaze and caramelized for a sweet and savory treat.
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Bourbon Candied Bacon Skewers
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Recipe and photo credit: Erica's Recipes
Garlic, Bacon, and Beer Macaroni and Cheese
Garlic, bacon, and beer macaroni and cheese has pub cheese, bacon, and garlic for a ridiculously good bacon and mac and cheese of your dreams.
Get the recipe: Garlic, Bacon, and Beer Macaroni and Cheese
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Recipe and photo credit: Ugly Duckling Bakery
Bacon, Kale, and Leek Frittata
Eggs are magic when you are nearly too exhausted to cook. This bacon kale frittata recipe is easily adaptable to whatever is in your fridge.
Get the recipe: Bacon, Kale, and Leek Frittata
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