36 Must Try Savory, Smoky Recipes That Include Bacon

When we say bacon makes everything better, we really mean it. From dips to main courses and even butter and jam, adding bacon adds a huge kick of smoky, savory, salty flavor that makes almost anything 100 times better. This collection of recipes that include bacon showcases that with dishes like breakfast kabobs, goat cheese dip with bacon and pecans, jalapeno bacon jam, and so many more bacon-blasted options.

Green Beans With Bacon And Brown Sugar

Close-up of a fork lifting green beans cooked with bits of bacon, small pieces of tomato, and a hint of brown sugar. — Green Beans With Bacon And Brown Sugar. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These green beans with bacon and brown sugar are so addictive, you can’t stop eating them. That's why they're called crack green beans!
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Keto Bacon Egg Cups

A close-up of a scotch egg served with bacon strips and a drizzle of red sauce, garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate. — Keto Bacon Egg Cups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These keto bacon egg cups are the perfect way to start the day. Whether you're going low carb or you just love meat, you'll adore these.
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Goat Cheese Dip With Bacon And Pecans

A dish full of dip topped with a savory mix of bacon, nuts, and herbs, with a slice of bread being dipped into it. Extra bread slices and chopped nuts are scattered around the dish. — Goat Cheese Dip With Bacon And Pecans. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This rich and creamy Goat Cheese Dip is baked to cheesy perfection! The topping is savory bacon, sweet and chewy dates, pecans, and honey. It’s a flavor bomb!
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Cheese Bacon Dip

Close-up image of a cheesy dip with bits of bacon, sprinkled with green onions, and a stack of potato chips on top, perfect for party snacks. — Cheese Bacon Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Cheese Bacon Dip makes the perfect warm dip for bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables! It's full of crispy bacon and plenty of cheesy goodness!
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Prosciutto is keto, with or without brown sugar, this oven baked, broiled or grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon is the best!
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Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese

A forkful of cheesy bacon macaroni. — Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crockpot Bacon Mac and Cheese is creamy and cheesy, made with minimal effort for a terrific side dish or the ultimate comforting main course meal.
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Air Fryer

Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders served with a side of dipping sauce on a white plate, garnished with parsley. — Bacon Wrapped Chicken Air Fryer. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon wrapped chicken air fryer is ready in under 25 minutes. Juicy chicken tenderloins cook up crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
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Bacon Aioli

A bowl of creamy dip topped with crispy bacon bits and chopped chives, scattered bacon pieces around on a white surface. — Bacon Aioli. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This bacon aioli sauce is rich, creamy, and loaded with the smoky flavor of bacon, the tang of lemon, and the bite of garlic.
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Grandma’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

A slice of cheeseburger pie on a plate, topped with melted cheese and accompanied by slices of pickle, inspired by an old fashioned recipe. — Grandma's Bacon Cheeseburger Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pie is exactly like a bacon cheeseburger in a pie crust! Ketchup, mustard, relish, bacon, ground meat and lots of cheese!
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Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon Made Easy

Freshly baked cheesy savory muffins with visible chunks of green vegetables and bacon on a cooling rack. — Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon Made Easy. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Jalapeno Bacon Jam

Close-up of a spoonful of caramelized onion and jalapeno chutney, emphasizing its rich, sticky texture and deep red color. — Jalapeno Bacon Jam. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for sweet and savory Jalapeno Bacon Jam is amazing! With a zing from the fresh jalapenos and sweetness from the maple syrup, it’s a perfectly balanced condiment that compliments any dish!
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Biscuit Egg Cups With Bacon And Cheese

Freshly baked cheese, bacon, and egg buns with green onions on a wire cooling rack. — Biscuit Egg Cups With Bacon And Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These easy biscuit egg cups make an easy breakfast item for a weekend brunch or a quick breakfast on the go!
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Slow Roasted Onion Bacon Dip

A bowl of creamy dips topped with bacon bits and chives, served with potato chips and surrounded by ingredients on a marble countertop. — Slow Roasted Onion Bacon Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow roasted onion dip with bacon is rich, flavorful, and so versatile. This roasted onion dip recipe is flavorful and easy to make.
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Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

A plate of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with bacon bits, parsley, and healthy vegetable sides. — Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. It's a favorite holiday recipe.
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The Best Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

A close-up of a bacon cheeseburger with creamy sauce on a bun, accompanied by a side of fries. — The Best Peanut Butter Bacon Burger. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This peanut butter bacon burger is the perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness with a touch of savory goodness in every bite.
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Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip

A person's hand holding a cracker dipped in 22 Dips' spinach and artichoke dip with visible chunks of red peppers. — Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Spinach bacon artichoke dip is a deliciously rich, crowd-pleasing, creamy, and cheesy dip that is wonderful served warm or cold.
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The Best Homemade Bacon Butter

a bowl of bacon butter with sliced bread on the side. — The Best Homemade Bacon Butter. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Have you ever heard of bacon butter? It's a creamy, salty compound butter with bacon and herbs that is perfect to add flavor to meals.
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Bacon Mac And Cheese Burger

A close-up of a partially eaten sandwich with crispy chicken and lettuce on a pretzel bun, served on a dark plate. — Bacon Mac And Cheese Burger. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cook up a crispy bacon mac and cheese burger for parties or a dinner the whole family will enjoy. Cooked mac and cheese flavored with bacon is shaped into patties, breaded and fried, then served up on buns!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Sliced stuffed pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli on a gray plate. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon wrapped air fryer pork tenderloin is tender, juicy, and so good. This tenderloin features an herb mix, smoky bacon, and tons of flavor.
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese With Bacon And Avocado

A breakfast sandwich with crispy toasted bread, layers of melted cheese, avocado, and bacon, served on a white plate. — Air Fryer Grilled Cheese With Bacon And Avocado. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This air fryer grilled cheese is the best you'll ever have. This bacon avocado grilled cheese takes air fried grilled cheese to another level.
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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Twists

A breakfast setting with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon strips, and toast on black plates, accompanied by orange juice. — Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Twists. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crispy air fryer bacon twists are a fun new take on a classic breakfast favorite. Give your breakfast a makeover with twisted bacon in air fryer or oven.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

A close-up of a hot dog with ketchup and mustard in a bun, held in someone's hands. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs take the classic dog and adds a smokey, crispy twist. They're the ultimate hot dog recipe!
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Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites

Close-up of a cheesy bacon and cheese-topped pastry on a wooden board, garnished with parsley. — Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crispy parmesan bacon bites are an easy snack or appetizer to make! These parmesan toasts are perfect for parties and groups.
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Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs And Bacon Rolled Up

Skewers on a white plate with eggs and ketchup on the side, served on a wooden table. — Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Our Breakfast Kabobs recipe includes the best Breakfast Meatballs, Bacon Rolled Up and baked eggs. You'll love this breakfast on a stick and so will your family and friends.
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Bacon Avocado Toast

Two slices of toast topped with mashed avocado, a slice of bacon, poached eggs, and drizzled with hot sauce, served on a light-colored plate. — Bacon Avocado Toast. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon Avocado Toast is a healthy and easy breakfast that is filling and flavorful. This is a great breakfast to enjoy before work.
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Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe

A platter of super bowl party snacks including sandwiches, bacon-styled deviled eggs like footballs, vegetables, dips, and crackers. — Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Best football deviled eggs with or without bacon, is an easy twist on the simple classic recipe for those who want to make deviled eggs.
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Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites

These Loaded Potato Bites are tender and crispy potatoes topped with cheese, bacon and onions. Serve with ranch dressing or sour cream!
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Bacon, Egg And Cheese Breakfast Croissant Sandwich

Croissant sandwich with bacon, cheese, fried eggs, and tomato slices served on a speckled plate. — Bacon, Egg And Cheese Breakfast Croissant Sandwich. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

You can enjoy a hearty and delicious breakfast croissant sandwich any time of the day! It's loaded up with Egg, bacon, cheese, and more!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

A wooden fork lifting a portion of potato casserole garnished with chopped green onions, focused against a blurred background, ready to prepare in just 10 minutes. — Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and flavorful meal that's perfect on a busy weeknight. Kid friendly also!
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Bacon wrapped chicken thighs with garlic are so addictive! Cook them up in the oven or air fryer for a simple dinner everyone will love!
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Easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Balls Recipe

Star-shaped cheese spreads with bits of bacon and dried fruits, served on a white plate with crackers and a striped napkin on a light surface. — Easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Balls Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

If you love Christmas cheese balls, you're going to go crazy for this easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball recipe. Simple homemade cheese balls!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Close-up of bacon-wrapped scallops garnished with herbs on a skewer. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These air fryer bacon wrapped scallops are a delicious combination of flavors that's so easy to make and so hard to put down!
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Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundles

Bacon-wrapped green beans, a delectable side dish, arranged on a wooden surface. — Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundles. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundles are incredible, tasty bites! These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are definitely worth the effort!
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Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

A plate of bacon-wrapped jalapeño peppers garnished with green onions, served on a white oval plate with a blue napkin and a drink in the background. — Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers, with or without bacon, are full of flavor, oh so cheesy and baked, air fried or grilled.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

A hand dipping a crispy onion ring into a bowl of creamy sauce. — Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings? Is this real life? This is certain to be your new favorite way to cook up onion rings in an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Wrapped In Bacon

A plate of pigs in blankets, featuring small pork sausages wrapped in crispy bacon, served on a white plate. — Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Wrapped In Bacon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer breakfast sausage wrapped in bacon is sweet, savory and delicious. Air fryer (or baked) sausage links and patties don't disappoint.
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole With Bacon

Baked casserole with eggs in a white dish topped with melted cheese, green onions, and red peppers, served on a marble countertop. — Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole With Bacon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hash brown breakfast casserole with bacon is perfect for serving a crowd and you can even make it the night before for easier mornings!
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Toaster Oven Bacon

A plate with several strips of cooked bacon next to a slice of buttered toast sits on a table with a blue checkered cloth, showcasing one of those irresistible recipes perfect for both breakfast and brunch. — Toaster Oven Bacon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Making crispy bacon is easier than ever with this recipe for Toaster Oven Bacon. The fat renders perfectly leaving you with the best texture every time!
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Blue Cheese Ball

A cheese ball coated with crushed nuts and bacon bits, served with a circle of crackers on a wooden board. — Blue Cheese Ball. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Blue Cheese Ball with bacon is creamy and flavorful. This creamy spread makes for a delicious appetizer for parties and potlucks.
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Smoked Bacon Recipe With Real Maple

Slices of smoked bacon arranged neatly on a wooden cutting board. — Smoked Bacon Recipe With Real Maple. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This homemade smoked bacon starts with a pork belly! Yes, this maple smoked bacon is from-scratch candied, smoked pork belly bacon, and it's delicious.
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Smoked Bacon From Store Bought Slices

A stack of smoked bacon on a white plate, served with condiments in the background. — Smoked Bacon From Store Bought Slices. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy smoked bacon recipe is simple to make and so full of smoky flavor. It only takes two ingredients to make the best smoked bacon ever.
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