11 recipes where bacon is the star of the show
It's time to experiment. Bacon isn’t just for breakfast.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect brunch dish, a meaty main course, or even a dessert that mixes salty and sweet flavours, these recipes shine the spotlight on bacon in all its glory.
1. Bacon, stilton and chocolate sandwich
Master Chocolatier Paul A. Young declared this his favourite brunch sandwich – and we can see why. The combination of rich dark chocolate, tangy Stilton and sweet honey-cured bacon might be unconventional, but it’s also delicious.
Paul A Young/Kyle Books
2. Bacon and cheddar loaves
There are few things more appealing than a freshly baked loaf. Paul Hollywood’s family friendly recipe sees grated cheddar and bacon pieces stirred through the mix.
Peter Cassidy/Bloomsbury
3. Bacon and butternut squash soup
As autumn draws near, it’s time to seek out the best soup recipes. Velvety butternut squash and crispy bacon are an unbeatable combination.
Jacqui Small
4. Bacon baklava
Get to grips with filo pastry in this unusual baklava recipe. You should be able to source orange flower water and rose water at most good supermarkets.
Jacqui Small
5. Bacon and egg pies
Looking for something new to serve for brunch? Mix up your normal menu with these bacon and egg pies. They’re filled with streaky bacon, chestnut mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and eggs.
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6. Bacon roly-polies
These pastry swirls are the perfect partnership of bacon and cheese. You could pack them for a picnic, or serve them as a starter at a dinner party.
Marcus Mareing
7. Homemade pretzels with bacon and honey mustard sauce
Grilled cheese fans with time on your hands: this combination is for you. These freshly baked pretzels are filled with bacon and sliced cheddar, then grilled until the cheese is perfectly melted.
Rocco Loosbrock
8. Bacon panna cotta
If you’re feeling adventurous, try this bacon panna cotta with maple syrup, bacon milk and a caramelised walnut and crushed cookie bacon crumb.
Neil Rankin
9. Bacon tart topped with Welsh rarebit
This lovely little tart is made from a base of bacon and shallots covered with gooey Welsh rarebit. The pastry has a slight kick from curry powder and poppy seeds, while the cheesy topping combines Lancashire cheese, stilton, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
ukshallot.com
10. Creamy mushroom and bacon pasta bake
This creamy pasta bake can be thrown together in under 25 minutes and uses simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen: cheddar cheese, closed-cup mushrooms and frozen peas.
The Mushroom Bureau
11. Bacon ricotta corn cakes
Inspired by the classic combination of pancakes with bacon, these corn cakes incorporate bacon, ricotta cheese, sweetcorn and polenta into the batter. They’re especially tempting with a poached egg on top.
Jacqui Small
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