Saturday, July 1, 2017

Surprising & Delicious Ways to Cook Bacon

by Victoria M. Johnson

Nothing makes a breakfast beautiful like bacon.  But bacon aficionados have conjured up some creative ideas to enjoy bacon for lunch, dinner, and even dessert.  If you believe everything tastes better with bacon, then you'll love the recipes and tips for cooking bacon below.  If you despise bacon for the mess it makes in your kitchen, read on.  You'll learn cleaner, more interesting methods to cook it.


If you're a crock pot enthusiast, check out these recipes such as Bacon Barbeque Chicken Sliders, Bacon Quiche, or Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole. 

Is grilling your thing?  Whether you prefer the small indoor electric grill or an outdoor grill, here are some savory recipes to try: Foods to Grill Wrapped With Bacon.  And here are the steps for basic bacon skewers

The most common methods to cook bacon are the stovetop, the oven or the microwave.  See the techniques to use for each.  How To Cook Bacon: Three Easy Methods

Some people use other appliances to cook their bacon such as a waffle iron, wok, and a smoker.  Here's how they do it: 14 Surprising& Easy Ways To Cook Perfect Bacon!

and Brie, Bacon and Basil Pasta.

One of my favorite dessert recipes is this one for Bourbon Bacon Maple Cupcakes. But I wouldn't turn down these Gluten-Free Bacon Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. And if you're in the mood for something sinfully gooey, try this Easy Sticky Buns with Bacon recipe.

There are four ingredients I love that are each included in this four-word recipe: Bacon Stout Chocolate Cheesecake. The topping for this cheesecake is beer-candied bacon, which makes for a great snack on its own.

As you might have guessed, I'm one who regards bacon as one of the four basic food groups.  It's an essential ingredient for a happy day.  Do you have a favorite way to serve bacon?  Let us know in the comments below.


Victoria M. Johnson knew by the time she was ten that she wanted to be a writer.  She loves telling stories and she's happiest when creating new characters and new plots.  Avalon Books and Montlake Romance published Victoria's fiction debut, The Doctor’s Dilemma.  Her other fiction book is a collection of romance short stories titled, The Substitute Bride and a novella, Hot Hawaiian Christmas. She is also the writer and director of four short films and two micro documentaries.   Visit Victoria's website at http://VictoriaMJohnson.com for inspiration and tips and find her Amazon author page or connect with her on Pinterest and Twitter.


 

8 comments:

  1. Well done, Victoria! From one bacon-lover to another.

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    1. Hi Sandy--
      Another thing we have in common 😀
      Thanks for stopping by.
      Victoria--

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  2. We put stuffed peppers wrapped in bacon on the grill last night as an appetizer. They were wonderful with crispy bacon on the outside and a warm soft filling inside. Yummy.
    Great blog entry as usual.

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    1. Hi Fran--
      Wow. Your appetizer sounds super yummy!
      Victoria--

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  3. Yum!! to you all - thank you for all the delicious ways to enjoy bacon!

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  4. Hi Leigh--
    Pleased you enjoyed the post. Happy 4th to you!
    Victoria--

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  5. love these recipes, especially the ones for grilling wrapped apps with bacon!

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    1. Hi Deborah--
      Thank you. I like those ones, too!
      Victoria--

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