Category: Bacon

Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake

We call this “Cajun Bacon Pasta” because, for picky kids 😉, you don’t really notice the tuna if it’s not pointed out to you! But whatever you choose to call it, it’s delicious, and so are the leftovers. This Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake is a good replacement for a standard “tuna and…

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Mini Jalapeno Bacon Pinwheels

With bacon and cheese wrapped up in a flaky crescent roll crust, and just the right amount of zip from fresh jalapenos, these Mini Jalapeno Bacon Pinwheels are a fun twist to add to your table.  The poppable bites are perfect as an appetizer or even a quick snack.  I think your family…

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“Get Fat” Spinach & Artichoke Dip

You may laugh at the name of this dip, but it’s so fitting.  Well, I guess I shouldn’t say “fitting”, because your clothes won’t if you eat a bunch of this dip… 😉  All joking aside, while this may not be the healthiest dip, it sure is one of the tastiest!  Since you…

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Sweet Chili & Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Sweet chili sauce, bacon, and shrimp are so delicious together… One of my favorite ways to eat such a combination is on Honeymoon Pizza!  However, if I’m lacking the time to make a pizza, Sweet Chili & Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is my next best bet for this excellent flavor mix.  During the summer, we…

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Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

I found this recipe while paging through the February issue of Woman’s Day.  The bright colors of the vegetables caught my attention, and then the recipe list did, because I surprisingly had everything on hand!  So, I added it to my weekly menu plan.  I am so glad that I did, because it…

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Broccoli & Bacon Salad

Whenever I am asked to make a vegetable salad to bring to a get-together, this is my go-to dish!  It’s pretty difficult to go wrong with bacon.  Add some cheese and fresh broccoli, and you’ve got a side that is sure to disappear.  It gets the approval of my picky vegetable eater, so…

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Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole was another dish my mom would put together when my sister or I had a sleepover.  She would often do a pan of Bubble Bread, and also a Breakfast Casserole or two.  Some good family friends of ours have this as Christmas morning breakfast.  They can never seem to remember the…

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Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms

“This is probably my favorite way to eat chicken.”  That’s a quote from my husband the last time I made Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms for dinner.  Marinate some chicken breasts in honey, mustard, and lemon, then top with bacon, mushrooms and cheese… How could that go wrong?

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Jalapeño, Cream Cheese, & Bacon Bites (ABTs)

All right, folks.  It’s taking everything I’ve got to keep from snickering about the title of these appetizers.  Heaven knows I did while I was making them.  I made up the name “Jalapeño, Cream Cheese, & Bacon Bites”, but across the world wide web, they are known as “Atomic Buffalo Turds” or “ABTs”….

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Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon

This is one of my husband’s favorite soups.  I like that it is easy to make, yet it is still tasty.  One of my favorite ways to stay warm on a snowy day is with a hot bowl of hearty soup.  This definitely fits the bill!  If you like chunky potato soup with…

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