Recipes tagged with « Bacon »
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Twist
Wrapped spears of asparagus with pancetta, kissed with maple syrup and tamari glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of chili flakes for heat. Roasted until the bacon is crisp and asparagus tender but still snap-worthy. A balance of sweet, salty, smoky, and umami flavors. Quick roasting with a flip halfway through, final glaze caramelizes in residual heat or under broiler. An easy appetizer or side that cuts the grease with the brightness and crunch of fresh spears. Simple substitutions keep you covered in a pinch.
Cheesy Bacon Corn Spread
Creamy corn dip with crispy bacon, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Uses sour cream instead of ranch powder and replaces cream cheese with ricotta for lighter texture. Baked until bubbling and golden. Served with crunchy dippers for contrast. Prep quick, cooks in cast iron for even heat and rustic look. Timing by bubbling and color rather than stopwatch. Avoid rubbery cheese by layering in last 5 minutes. Crunchy corn kernels stay alive, bacon fat seeps through. Easy, no-fuss, versatile. Good make-ahead option; reheat gently to keep creamy. Handles shifts in oven hot spots by monitoring edges—too brown means pull earlier. Multipurpose base for tweaks with jalapeño or smoked paprika for heat. Practical, foolproof, crowd-pleaser.
Chocolate Bacon Bites
Crispy bacon strips coated halfway in gently melted dark chocolate, sprinkled with crushed pecans and sea salt flakes. Oven baking renders fat slowly, avoiding sogginess. Chocolate tempered carefully in short bursts, preventing burnt or grainy texture. Sweet and salty meets smoky crispness. Chill for firm coating. Store airtight, fridge only. Variations with smoked paprika or chili powder offer savory heat contrast. Beware overcooked bacon: dry and brittle. Chocolate brand matters: pick quality for melt and snap. Efficient setup uses wire rack for even cooking and fat drip-off. Ideal snack or cocktail nibble. Visual cues prioritize color changes and texture feel over strict timing. Real kitchen tested tweaks included.
Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Sauce
Seared pork chops cooked in rendered fat from pancetta, finished with a thick sauce of goat cheese and chicken broth. Bacon crumbled on top for texture and salt punch. Simple swaps for ingredients and times adjusted to keep things balanced. Sauce thickens by stirring, not by minute counting, so watch the texture closely. Pork chops gently carryover cook after pan, so pull them at just under done. Garlic aroma signals sauce start. Pan fond deglazed with liquid for flavor, no scraping shortcuts. About 40 minutes total from seasoning to plating with some wiggle room.
Cheesy Mac Bacon Crunch
Pasta baked with spicy cheddar sauce, topped with a crispy bacon, garlic and herb crumb. Uses evaporated milk and a subtle paprika kick. Cornstarch thickens sauce. Cook pasta thoroughly. Bacon rendered, then combined with garlic, shallot and crushed baguette croutons toasted in bacon fat. Added thyme replaces parsley and cayenne swaps Tabasco. Cook times slightly shifted. Sauce stirred constantly till thick. Final dish warm, creamy, crunchy textures.