These Are the Most Creative Ways to Cook With Bacon (2024)

If there's one thing that's better than a hot dog at a backyard cookout, it's a hot dog that's wrapped in bacon! Top them off with your favorite hot dog toppings.

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Ree says these baked beans are "absolutely perfect" and it's no surprise why! Along with the saucy, savory beans is a layer of crispy bacon right over the top.

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Serve these skewers at your next co*cktail party and everyone will eat them right up—even picky eaters! "Ladd's not usually big on shrimp," Ree admits. "but it's a different story when you wrap it in bacon."

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Everything you love about brunch—including the eggs and bacon—wrapped into one giant puff pastry ring. This dish will be the star of your brunch party.

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A simple cornbread is so easy to customize. You can add jalapeños for something spicy or crispy bacon for a salty bite. We especially love the combination of melty cheddar cheese with the bacon.

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The one thing that sets these burgers apart from the rest of your cookout dishes is the perfectly cooked, crispy bacon. It's the ultimate backyard barbecue dish.

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Take your salad game to the next level by topping it with hearty mix-ins like grilled steak, onion rings, and, of course, bacon!

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Here's a new way to serve eggs and bacon: Turn it into a quiche! Everyone will love the savory breakfast dish—even cowboys!

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Dried cranberries and crispy bits of bacon give this veggie side dish a sweet and smoky flavor that's totally irresistible. It's the perfect side for any fall dinner.

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Say hello to your new favorite Thanksgiving turkey. This over-the-top version is dripping in salty, smoky bacon. You'll never go back to plain turkey again!

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Cooking the bacon in the same pot that you make the soup in will ensure there's a ton of added flavor. You can pour off the grease, but whatever you do, don't clean the pot!

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These turkey burgers are delicious on their own, but add crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a salty pretzel bun and it turns into a weeknight meal that everyone will devour.

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The contrast between creamy, mashed potatoes and crispy bacon is like a match made in heaven! Oh, and it tastes delicious too!

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These bacon-wrapped scallops are elegant enough to impress all your guests. Maybe it's the thick-cut bacon or maybe it’s the melted chili butter—either way, it's delicious!

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Ree sells a similar version of this scone recipe at her restaurant, The Merc. It's a popular brunch item thanks to the combination of maple and bacon.

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Just like your favorite bacon sandwich, this pasta salad is loaded with fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing!

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It's elegant, decadent, and dripping in butter—these bacon-wrapped steaks are the perfect thing to make for the one you love.

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Bacon and ice cream? This weird combination actually tastes delicious—especially when topped with the whiskey-maple sauce.

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If you thought you weren't a fan of Brussels sprouts, think again! The addition of cheese and bacon makes the veggie downright delicious.

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Bacon adds a smoky and savory flavor to this thick and hearty chowder. It's pure comfort food in a bowl.

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