#bacon

#bacon

Straight from the oven, monkey bread is defined by sweet, buttery flavors and occasionally, a hint of cinnamon warmth. Anything other than that, and you'd have to branch out into other unique ingredients that make monkey bread more irresistible. Of course, you can turn to what's already inside your own kitchen. Just open the fridge and grab that trusty packet of bacon, and all of a sudden, you've got a new, interesting take on monkey bread.

It is a side dish that has main-character energy. Think about it. You put bacon in ice-cream and it is the bacon that sings. You use candied bacon as a cocktail garnish, and suddenly that is all anyone's talking about. But, while all bacon is great, some bacon is just greater than others. If you disagree, try some Chinese-style bacon called Lap Yuk or La Rou.

Imagine it: The skillet arrives at the table, still hot from the oven, cheese stretching with every chip pull, bacon sizzling at the edges, and a pop of green from the parsley and avocado. It's the kind of snack that makes you a legend among friends.

Everyone raves about these potatoes when I make them. They're a great side dish and always a big hit at cookouts and potlucks. Blue Ribbon Recipe Reminding us of cheesy fries you'd get at a sports bar, these kicked-up potato wedges are amazing. The homemade potato wedges are drenched in a creamy and tangy ranch sauce. Then they're topped with gooey and bacon bits. Sliced green onions add their pop of flavor. Serve these on game day while watching TV for a hearty snack.

Crumbled bacon is one of the best toppings for better chili for its natural smoky flavor and versatility. With so many different styles of bacon to choose from, this cured meat is the answer to enhancing a basic bowl of canned chili with even more complementary essence. No matter what brand of the canned stuff you're enjoying, there's a batch of crisped-up bacon that will make the ultimate pairing to it.

These are so good. After being grilled, the potatoes are filled with good-tasting tidbits. I usually grill these along with some chicken.

Preparing a hearty minestrone soup recipe makes a robust meal filled with meat, vegetables, and classic Italian flavors. Between the rich base of tomatoes and beans; aromatics like garlic, onions, and fresh herbs; and chunks of carrots, celery, and pieces of pasta or pastina, one thing that really sets minestrone soup apart from the rest is its meaty ingredients. While pancetta is typically included in a traditional recipe,

When I ask my husband if he wants potato salad, he says, "Yes, the good one." That means everything's better with bacon to him... It's so true. I don't have amounts of the mayo, parsley or cayenne pepper because it adjusts to amount your making and your taste preferences.

Bacon's crispy texture tends to not last very long when mixed in a pasta salad due to moisture absorption, becoming dull and limp quickly.

Prairie Fresh's bacon debut represents the extension of their connected food system philosophy into retail's competitive sector, featuring three varieties: Applewood Smoked, Hickory Smoked, and Hickory Smoked Thick Cut.