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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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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Bacon, Walnut & Feta Focaccia

bacon_walnut_feta_focaccia Bacon, Walnut & Feta Focaccia - This palate pleasing easy bacon recipe is so versatile, it can be served as a meal or just on its own. The focaccia bread is definately what makes this sandwich stand out.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Bacon
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Bacon, Walnut & Feta Focaccia

4 Strips bacon
1 Plain focaccia; (6-7 inch) OR pizza crust
1 Green onion; green part -only, minced
2 tb Chopped walnuts
2 tb Crumbled feta cheese

Directions to make Bacon, Walnut & Feta Focaccia

Step 1:Fry bacon in skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and arrange on focaccia. Sprinkle with onion, walnuts and feta cheese.
Step 2:Place on baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until cheese melts and ingredients are hot, 6 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

bacfx Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup - This exceptionally good soup is done in the microwave making it very very fast. With little to no prep time, you can serve this as a meal, with bread, in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20-30 mins
Main Ingredient: Bacon, Cheese, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

6 sl Bacon; chopped
1/2 c Celery; finely chopped
1/2 c Carrot; finely chopped
1/2 c Onion; finely chopped
1/2 c Green pepper; finely chopped
1/3 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Half-and-half
1 c Milk
1 cn Clear chicken broth; 14 oz
2 c Cheddar cheese; shredded

Directions to make Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

Step 1:In large mixing bowl,combine all ingredients, mix well.
Step 2:Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in casserole; set bacon aside. Add vegetables to drippings; microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
Step 3:Blend in lfour, salt, and pepper; stir well. Gradually stir in half-and-half, milk, and chicken broth. Cover and microwave at HIGH 7 to 11 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring at 2 minute intervals.
Step 4:Add cheese, stirring until melted. Cover and microwave at MEDIUM 2 minutes. Top each serving with bacon..

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