22 bacon bit recipes

Savory bread machine loaf studded with crispy bacon and seasoned with green peppercorns, basil, and garlic. Whole wheat and applesauce keep it moist and hearty. Set it and forget it.

Easy, make-ahead side dish perfect for a barbecue or mid-day lunch.

So delicious and much less greasy than your deep-fried ones.

One of my variations of the Bisquick "Impossible Pie" type recipe. Quick and easy...great for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch.

Basic chowder base with bacon, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. A flexible starting point you can build into any chowder you want.

A basic but savory dip that tastes wonderful with blue tortilla chips.

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.

Vegetarian BBQ burgers made from ground walnuts, rice, sauteed onion, and veggie bacon bits with barbecue sauce. Hearty, smoky, and satisfying on a bun with pickles.

Explore the caves of your kitchen with this tasty dip that is sure to be favorite in your household.

Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.

Cheesy pull-apart bread made with refrigerator biscuits, cheddar, bacon bits, peppers, and pimentos. A 20-minute crowd-pleasing appetizer or side.

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.

Crispy bacon bits and melted cheddar coat tender red potatoes roasted until fork-tender. Ranch dressing adds creamy tang to this crowd-pleasing side that feeds a group.

Soft bread machine loaf made with potato flakes, sour cream, bacon bits, and chives. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato in every slice.

You can serve this delightful cholesterol-free, high-fiber bread on New Year's Eve instead of the traditional bowl of black-eyed peas believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

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.