What Are Bacon bits and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about bacon bits and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 35 recipes to cook tonight.
What are bacon bits?
Bacon bits is American bacon or streaky bacon that has been cooked until crispy and then crumbled into bits. Often used for topping recipes such as Caesar salad and many others.
Check out our Bacon Survival Guide for tips on making your own bacon bits and best ways of storing bacon.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (7g)Food group
Bacon bits are a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do bacon bits weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7 grams |
Related
Legumes and Legume Products
| In Chinese: | 培根 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | lardons | |
| en español: | trocitos de tocino |
Recipes using bacon bits
There are 35 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Tortilla Wrap-Ups
Easy breakfast tortilla wrap-ups stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, salsa, and fresh tomato. A quick, kid-friendly morning meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Easy Microwave Bacon Potato Soup
Microwave bacon potato soup combines diced potatoes, bacon bits, onion, celery, and carrots in a casserole, ready in 30 minutes flat. No stovetop, no skillet, just one dish.
Bacon Bacon Deviled Eggs
Bacon deviled eggs with a tangy Dijon and mayo filling, loaded with smoky bacon bits and topped with a slice of cherry tomato. A make-ahead party classic that vanishes off the platter.
Bacon & Maple Scones
This is one of Jamie Oliver's recipes from his FOODTUBE. These scones are so buttery. Bacon and maple syrup add a bit smokiness and sweetness. Great for breakfast or snack.
Bisquick Mini Veggie Quiches
One of my variations of the Bisquick "Impossible Pie" type recipe. Quick and easy...great for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch.
Chicken Florentine Casserole
I loved this recipe. I made this for my mom after her surgery and she loved it. I only used 1 box of spinach instead of 2 and I used real bacon and not bacon bits, other than that it was great!
Crack Potatoes
Crack potatoes, a loaded hash brown casserole baked with sour cream, sharp cheddar, real bacon, and ranch seasoning until bubbly and golden. The cheesy, addictive potluck side everyone fights over.
Summertime Salad
Build-your-own summer salad with fresh veggies, marinated artichokes, avocado, sprouts, shrimp, bacon bits, and cheese. A flexible no-cook recipe you can customize with whatever is in season.
Mushroom Oven Omelet
Mushroom oven omelet bakes sauteed mushrooms, bacon and sharp cheddar into fluffy eggs, no flipping or fussing at the stove. A make-it-once dish that slices into squares for breakfast, brunch or supper.
Cheesy Macaroni & Broccoli
Cheesy macaroni and broccoli baked with cheddar, mozzarella, bacon bits, red pepper, and evaporated milk. A one-dish mac and cheese with vegetables, ready in 30 minutes.
Hoppin' John Salad, Vegan
Vegan Hoppin' John salad tosses black-eyed peas, brown rice, spinach, and onion in a tangy vinegar dressing. A chilled, plant-based take on the Southern New Year's tradition.
Holden House Southwestern Eggs Fiesta
Baked eggs with tortillas and cheddar cheese. An easy and delicious breakfast dish.
Hoppin' John Salad Vegan
Vegan Hoppin' John salad with black-eyed peas, brown rice, spinach, and a simple vinegar dressing. A cold, plant-based twist on the Southern New Year's classic.
Confetti Cheese Bread
Cheesy pull-apart bread made with refrigerator biscuits, cheddar, bacon bits, peppers, and pimentos. A 20-minute crowd-pleasing appetizer or side.
Pasta with Asparagus & Shrimp
Linguine with asparagus, jumbo shrimp, and bacon in a white wine cream sauce. Shell-on shrimp are seared, then simmered in wine to build a rich, layered sauce from scratch.
Cheddar Cheese Soup
This creamy cheddar cheese soup recipe is easy to prepare and creates a satisfying light lunch or dinner nearly any day of the week.
Dublin Coddle (Irish)
Dublin coddle is Ireland's beloved one-pot supper of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions simmered low and slow until everything melts together. Serve with soda bread and a bottle of stout for the full Dublin experience.
Perogie Puffs
Perogie puffs are deep-fried dumplings with cottage cheese dough stuffed with mashed potato, cheddar cheese spread, and optional bacon. A crispy Prairie twist on traditional pierogies.
Basic Chowder
Basic chowder base with bacon, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. A flexible starting point you can build into any chowder you want.
Quick Italian Spaghetti
If you're in a rush to make dinner on time, try this simple recipe that will help you satisfy everyone's hunger at the dinner table.
Bacon Breakfast Cookies
Bacon breakfast cookies pack a savory-sweet punch: whole wheat dough studded with crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar, and crunchy corn flakes. A grab-and-go breakfast cookie that lands between sweet and salty.
Grandma's Seven Layer Salad
Seven layer salad with crisp iceberg, water chestnuts, peas, and a sweet parmesan-mayo dressing, finished with bacon and hard-boiled egg. A make-ahead potluck classic that chills overnight.
