It All Tastes Better with Bacon

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Bacon! It really doesn’t need any description, does it? And while I could eat my weight in bacon just by itself, adding it to my favourite dishes makes them taste even better. These quick and easy dinner recipes with bacon bits are delicious and comforting, and perfect for days when you can’t quite commit to cooking a massive meal, but you still need something delicious to feed your family.

Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey

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These Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey are a quick and easy holiday side dish that will be the first to disappear! The combination of salty bacon, sweet honey, and tangy apple cider vinegar creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more. Top with goat cheese, orange zest, and pomegranate arils for the perfect dish.
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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This luxuriously creamy spaghetti carbonara is deceptively simple, using just four key ingredients. With a generous dose of black pepper, this dish is sure to be a family favorite. Enjoy a taste of Italy with this classic and easy-to-make recipe.
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Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon

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Jazz up your green bean side dish with this Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon recipe! The tangy and smoky flavors from the bacon grease, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke will make this a family favorite. This recipe is also easy to make in your slow cooker.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon

Bacon Risotto

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Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

This Bacon Risotto is creamy and comforting, and a great family dinner no matter the season. Serve it with a good helping of parmesan and plenty of freshly-ground black pepper, for the ultimate Italian experience.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

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Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This easy slow cooker chicken tater tot casserole is a crowd-pleaser! Featuring chicken, bacon, and a creamy sauce, topped with crispy tater tots and cheese, it’s comfort food at its finest. Just set it and forget it for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad

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This Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad is bursting with flavor and texture! It combines roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, chewy farro, sweet grapes, crunchy candied pecans, and Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s a delightful side dish for Thanksgiving, holidays, or any meal!
Get the Recipe: Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad

One-Pot Orzo with Bacon and Peas

Orzo with bacon and peas.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

This Orzo with Bacon and Peas is made in one pot for an easy dinner recipe that everyone loves. It’s a simple yet flavourful dish that requires minimal prep and effort, and it’s on the table in 30 minutes.

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Kale Salad

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This vibrant Kale Salad is a celebration of California cuisine, featuring a homemade strawberry vinaigrette and a colorful array of toppings. Roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts make every bite a delight. It’s a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side.
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Asparagus Salad

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This Asparagus Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish with a delightful mix of textures and tastes. It combines asparagus, bell peppers, red onion, bacon, cranberries, and almonds, dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is perfect as a side dish or a light lunch!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Salad

Garlic Bacon Spaghetti

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Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Garlic Bacon Spaghetti with a chilli touch, a delicious 20-minute dinner recipe that is easy to make. It’s a wonderful comfort food for days when you don’t have time for more elaborate dishes, but you want something simple and delicious.

GET THE RECIPE: Garlic Bacon Spaghetti

Polenta with Mushrooms and Bacon Lardons

Bacon bits with parmesan and chopped parsley over a bed of polenta.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Polenta with Mushrooms and Bacon Lardons,and served with a good helping of parmesan, a quick and easy dish that is comforting and delicious.It’s the perfect frugal recipe without compromising on quality.

GET THE RECIPE: Polenta with Mushrooms and Bacon Lardons

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish? These bacon-wrapped asparagus spears are the perfect combination of savory and tender. You can cook them in the oven, on the grill, or even in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack.
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Bacon Minestrone Soup

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Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

A quick and easy Bacon Minestrone Soup that is hearty and made with simple ingredients and minimum effort. It’s a perfect weekday dinner when time is short and you need a nutritious dinner for your family.

GET THE RECIPE: Bacon Minestrone

Shrimp Brochette Skillet with Poblano Rice

A plate of yellow-green rice topped with cooked shrimp, bacon pieces, fresh herbs, and a lime wedge.
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Incredible shrimp brochette skillet with flavorful poblano rice. This unique take on shrimp brochette is easy to make & the perfect dinner!
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Brochette Skillet with Poblano Rice

Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

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These Loaded Mashed Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food! Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with cheese, bacon, and chives, then baked in biscuit dough until golden and bubbly. Perfect as an appetizer or a fun side dish!
Get the Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Balls

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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