Fix It Fast Turkey Bacon Salad

bacon Fix It Fast Turkey Bacon Salad - This fantastic, filling, recipe for turkey bacon salad, is as meaty as salads come, and beyond quick and easy. From prep to plate in 20 minutes, with a creamy dressing mixture, an a bed of romaine lettuce, this simple quick turkey bacon salad recipe is the best!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 4-6 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Bacon, Turkey
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fix It Fast Turkey Bacon Salad

5 slices low-sodium bacon
2 cups sugar snap peas
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill
1 small head romaine, coarsely chopped or torn
8 oz. smoked turkey breast, cut into bite-size strips

Directions to make Fix It Fast Turkey Bacon Salad

Step 1:

Line a 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate with paper toweling. Arrange bacon in layer on toweling. Cover with additional toweling. Cook on 100 percent power for 4 minutes or until crisp. Remove plate from microwave. Set bacon aside to cool. Meanwhile, cook peas, covered, in boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Crumble one bacon slice; set aside. Break remaining into pieces.

Step 2:

In bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and dill. Stir in crumbled bacon. Arrange romaine on each plate. Add peas, turkey strips, and bacon pieces. Top with dressing.

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Traditional Beans and Franks with Bacon

beans_franksThis always reminds me of my grandmothers house. She would start this simple recipe in the morning, allowing the beans to soak all day (or night sometimes).

3 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 lb frankfurters, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 can (1 lb. 14 oz) pork and beans
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp mustard
4-oz Cheddar cheese, sliced about 3/4-inch wide

In a ten inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Saute onion, pepper and franks in skillet with bacon until onion is transparent.

In a 3-quart casserole combine all ingredients except cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Arrange cheese slices on top in spoke design. Bake ten minutes longer.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Bacon Wrapped Fish Fillets

bacon wrapped fish filets This well-rounded, BBQ, bacon wrapped fish recipe is overflowing with a medley of flavors that make your mouth water! Savory, smokey, bacon blankets the tender cod fillets, which are stuffed with vegetables, saturating all of it with its delicious, distinct flavor. A quick and easy BBQ recipe, great for guests.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Cod Fillets, Bacon
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Bacon Wrapped Fish Fillets

8 (6 ounce) fillets cod
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chili sauce
8 slices bacon
1 leek, chopped
1 ounce enoki mushrooms

Directions to make Bacon Wrapped Fish Fillets

Step 1:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Soak some toothpicks in water while the grill heats up. Spread a thin layer of sesame oil and chili sauce onto one side of each fish fillet. At one end, place some of the leek and a couple of mushrooms. Roll towards the other end. Wrap each roll with a slice of bacon, and secure with two toothpicks.
Step 2:Place on the preheated grill, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Be careful of flare-ups from the bacon grease. Turn over, and cook for 5 more minutes, until bacon is crisp and fish flakes easily.

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Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

bac_quiche Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche - This creamy, bacon and broccoli quiche recipe is packed with homestyle flavor. The distictive, tangy swiss cheese was used for this delectable quiche, making it really stand out, and the awesome combination of bacon and broccoli, make it very hearty. A quick, easy bacon quiche recipe, that can be enjoyed any meal of the day.Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Bacon, Broccoli
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

4 slices bacon
4 eggs
1 cup half & half milk
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper

* Pre-cooked bacon makes it even quicker

Directions to make Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon until crisp; set aside.
Step 2:Beat eggs with cream and cheese. Stir in broccoli, salt, garlic powder and lemon pepper. Crumble bacon.
Step 3:Stir 1/2 of bacon into egg mixture. Pour mixture into a 9inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Top with remaining bacon.

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BLT Pasta Salad

blt-_pasta_salad BLT Pasta Salad - The all American, delicious, BLT sandwich, made into a hearty pasta salad! Crisp, crumbled bacon, leafy lettuce, and juicy, red tomatos area blended with cooked pasta, to create this scrumptious salad, that can be a meal by itself.Prep Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make BLT Pasta Salad

1 7 oz. pkg elbow macaroni,cooked, drained
8 sl Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 c Chili sauce
1/4 c Lemon juice from concentrate
2 ts Instant chicken bouillon
2 ts Sugar
1 lg Tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 c Slice green onions
4 c Thinly sliced lettuce

Directions to make BLT Pasta Salad

Step 1:In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, bouillon and sugar; stir in macaroni, tomato and onions. Cover; chill.
Step 2:Just before serving, stir in lettuce and bacon. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Fettuccine Carbonara

Fettuccine Carbonara - A delightful pasta recipe enhanced with bacon flavor. Always good with fresh caesar salad and warm garlic bread!


How To Make Fettuccine Carbonara Video

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All Day Burritos

all_day_burritos All Day Burritos - The inspiration for this egg and bacon recipe, obviously comes Mexico, since it always invokes good memories. Quick and easy, but even better is there versatility; you can have them at any meal, by adjusting the sides served, or as a snack on their own. Throw in some of your favorite vegetables as well.Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Sausage or Bacon
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make All Day Burritos

10 oz Frozen hash brown potatoes, country style
3 tb Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
8 oz Bulk light sausage
4 Eggs; beaten OR 1 c -Egg substitute
4 Flour tortillas, 7-8 inch, warmed
1/2 c Prepared tomato salsa

Directions to make All Day Burritos

Step 1:n large nonstick skillet cook hash browns in oil as package directs. Season with salt and pepper. In medium skillet over medium heat break up and cook sausage until thoroughly cooked, 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat. Add eggs to skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set.
Step 2:To serve, spoon hash browns and sausage mixture down center of each tortilla, dividing equally. Fold sides over and secure with picks. Serve with salsa.

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Sausage Corn Chowder with Bacon

sausage_corn_chowder_bacon Sausage Corn Chowder with Bacon - This is definately an “all in one” meal. It has it all, meat, veggies and an exquisitely creamy sauce. There is just the right amount of bacon to spread the flavor through out the chowder. Add some garlic cheese bread to soak up all the base.Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Sausage, Bacon
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Sausage Corn Chowder with Bacon

1 Polish sausage,sliced thinly
6 sl Bacon,chopped
1 c Onions,chopped
1/4 c Flour
2 c Chicken stock
1 c Water
4 c Corn
2 c Potatoes,cubed
1/8 ts White pepper
Red pepper sauce
2 c Milk
2 tb Butter

Directions to make Sausage Corn Chowder with Bacon

Step 1:In a big saucepan, brown the sausage and bacon until bacon is crispy. Remove sausage and bacon with a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel. Discard most of the fat; leave enough to cook the onion. Saute onion in reserved fat until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 2:Gradually stir in the flour. Add stock and water, stirring constantly. Add sausage, bacon, corn, potatoes and white pepper. Add red pepper sauce to taste. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 3:Add milk and cook until soup is heated through and potatoes are tender. Top with butter and serve.

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Hearty Meat Stew

meat_stew  Hearty Meat Stew - When we say hearty, boy do we mean it here. Four different meats,  perfectly seasoned and then simmered all day! A very easy recipe, that comes out so tender and filling, its unbelievable.

Main Ingredient: Pork, Sausage, Bacon,Beef
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Hearty Meat Stew

2 c Dried black beans*
3 c Water
1/2 lb Sausage, cut, 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb Beef, any cut, 1inch cubes
1/2 lb Pork, any cut, 1 inch cubes
3 sl Bacon cut in 1 inch pieces
1 Jalapeno or green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (handle w/ care!)
1 Tomato, finely chopped
3 cl Garlic, finely chopped or 1 t. garlic granules
Salt, pepper, and ground red - pepper to taste

Directions to make Hearty Meat Stew

Step 1:To reconstitute black beans, boil in 6 cups water for 2 min. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside 1 hr. Beans will double in size
Step 2:Put drained, soaked beans with water in large saucepan or Dutch oven and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer, cove, and cook for about 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender; stir frequently
Step 3:Add sausage, beef, and pork, mix well, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 45 min. Stir frequently and add a little hot water if necessary to prevent sticking
Step 4:. Stir frequently and add a little hot water if necessary to prevent sticking. 3. In small skillet, fry bacon over medium heat for 5 min or until crisp.
Step 5:Add jalapeno, tomato, and garlic. Mix well. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add bacon and vegetables to meat mixture and salt, pepper, and red pepper to taste. Mix well, remove from heat and serve
Step 6:Serve over rice and garnish with orange slices.

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Apple-Bacon Quiches

bacon_quiches2 Apple-Bacon Quiches - This recipe invovles a little more work as quiche generally does, the bacon and apple mixture is a nice break from the regular, let us know what you think.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Bacon
Difficulty Level: 4

Ingredients to make Apple-Bacon Quiches

2 1/4 c Sifted flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Shortening
5 tb Cold milk
5 Eggs
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 c Diced Canadian bacon
2 c Thinly sliced apples, red delicious, unpeeled
1 tb Flour
1 3/4 c Half and half Cream
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1 c Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions to make Apple-Bacon Quiches

Step 1:Combine sifted flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until particles are size of peas. Sprinkle with about 5 tablespoons cold milk, adding just enough to make stiff dough. Shape into 6 balls. Roll out on lightly floured board to 6-inch circles and fit into 6 (5-inch) tart pans
Step 2:Fold edges under and build up high fluted rim. Pierce all over with fork tines.
Step 3:Separate 1 egg. Beat egg white lightly and brush over bottoms and sides of shells. Bake below center of oven at 425F 15 minutes.
Step 4:Meanwhile, melt butter and saute bacon 1 minute. Add apple slices, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until apples are almost translucent. beat remaining whole eggs with remaining egg yolk. Add flour, half and half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, caraway seeds and dry mustard and mix well.
Step 5:Sprinkle cheese evenly among tart shells, top with apples and bacon. Pour egg mixture into shells.
Step 6:Bake at 375F about 30 minutes, or until set in center. Cool to lukewarm before cutting.

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