3999. FISH TACOS with SMOKED BACON

Makes 6 tacos


2 cod fillets cut into cubes

2 slices of thick smoked bacon, chopped into small pieces

1/2 white onion finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small tomato, chopped

1/4 cup fresh, chopped cilantro

A pinch of lemon zest and the juice of half a lemon

1 tbsp. butter

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (adjust according to taste)

salt to taste

6 corn tortillas

avocado, limes, and salsa for serving

In a large pan, cook bacon for 3-4 minutes. Add onion and continue to cook until onions soften. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add tomato and continue to stir. Add butter into pan. Add cod and cook until the fish begins to flake. Using a spoon, break the cod apart into smaller pieces. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt.

Stir until fish cooks and juices from the stew begin to evaporate. Turn heat off. Add the lemon zest and juice. Stir. Taste and adjust seasonings according to taste. Fold in cilantro right before serving. Warm tortillas on the stovetop. Serve with avocado, limes, and your favorite salsa.

bacon recipe source: Ariana, Mexicrave, May 25, 2014

3970. ONE-POT PASTA with CHICKEN, BACON and BBQ SAUCE

Makes 6 servings

1 tablespoon bacon fat or olive oil

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast half

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 strips bacon, diced

½ medium onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups bone broth (see Notes)

1 15 oz. can stewed tomatoes, diced

½ cup milk

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes

3 cups tricolor radiatori or other short pasta

⅓ cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)

½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Warm bacon fat or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the pot. Cook until golden brown without turning, 6-8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Let cool for 5 minutes and then dice; it's OK if the chicken is raw in the middle as it will continue to cook when it's added back to the pot.

In the same pot, cook bacon and onion on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon crisps and onion starts to brown, 8-10 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add bone broth, tomatoes with juice, milk, thyme, chili flakes, pasta and diced chicken. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Uncover and continue simmering until pasta is cooked and liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in BBQ sauce and cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes: Bone broth is made by simmering meaty bones for hours until they break down and release vitamins and minerals.


bacon recipe source: Alison Strickland (@AlisonTCG), Two of a Kind, June 2, 2015

3957. BACON CHICKEN VEGGIE RIGATONI

Serves: 6


1 lb cooked rigatoni

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded

¼ cup melted butter

¼ cup flour

4 cups skim milk

1 (14 oz) packet Knorr® vegetable mix

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup cooked and chopped bacon

1½ cups grated swiss cheese, separated

½ cup Parmesan cheese

1 diced tomato

Dump cooked rigatoni and shredded rotisserie into a 9x13 baking dish. Toss around to evenly distribute ingredients through pan.

To make sauce: Melt butter in a large sauce pan. Add flour and stir to form roux. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add skim milk and stir until sauce thickens. After sauce has thickened, add Knorr® vegetable mix, salt, chopped bacon, 1 cup swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese and diced tomato. Stir to evenly mix in.

Pour sauce over pasta.

Top pasta/sauce with ½ cup swiss cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until pasta is heated through and cheese on top has melted.

bacon recipe source: Nikki, Chef in Training (@chef_n_training), March 30, 2014

3955. CHEDDAR BLT BURGERS with TARRAGON RUSSIAN DRESSING

Servings: 6


1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon grated onion

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

12 ounces thickly sliced bacon

1 1/3 pounds ground beef chuck

1 1/3 pounds ground beef sirloin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 6 slices

6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

6 iceberg lettuce leaves

6 slices of tomato

6 slices of red onion

In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the ketchup, red wine vinegar, onion, parsley, tarragon and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, turning once, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain and cut the bacon into large pieces.

Light a grill and fill a large bowl with ice water. Gently mix the ground chuck with the ground sirloin, salt and pepper. Form the meat into six 4-inch patties, about 1 1/4 inches thick. Submerge the patties in the cold water and let soak for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer the burgers to the grill and brush with some of the melted butter. Grill over high heat for 9 minutes for medium-rare meat, turning once or twice and brushing occasionally with butter. Top the burgers with the cheese during the last minute of grilling and let melt.

Spread the Russian dressing on the buns. Set the lettuce leaves and tomato slices on the bottom halves and top with the burgers, red onion and bacon. Close the burgers, cut in half and serve right away.

bacon recipe source: Laurent Tourondel, Food & Wine, June 2009

3930. MAHI-MAHI BLT

Serves 4


cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 mahi-mahi fillets (or other meaty fish, such as swordfish), skin on, each about 8 ounces, 1 inch thick
vegetable oil for brushing cooking grate
8 slices bread, each 1/2 -inch thick
4 romaine lettuce leaves
8 slices tomato

Prepare a charcoal fire, medium hot.

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, onion, lime juice, paprika and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Cook bacon until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and drain.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder and garlic. Brush this mixture on the flesh side on the fillets. Lightly brush the cooking grate with vegetable oil. Place the fillets, flesh side down, directly over medium heat and grill, turning once, until flesh is opaque, 10 to 13 minutes. Remove skin before serving.

When the fish is almost cooked, grill the bread directly over medium heat, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes a side. Evenly spread one side of the bread with the refrigerated mayonnaise mixture.

To build each sandwich, start with a slice of toasted bread, a lettuce leaf, two tomato slices, 2 half slices of bacon, the fillet, then the other slice of toasted bread.


bacon recipe source: Rob Kasper, "Gone fishing for a good grilled sandwich," The Baltimore Sun, September 12, 1999; Weber's Art of the Grill: Recipes for Outdoor Living, by Jamie Purviance (Chronicle Books, 1999)

3927. MINESTRONE SOUP with BUTTERNUT SQUASH, KALE and WHITE BEANS

Yield: Serves 6-8


4 ounces bacon, ½-inch-diced (4-5 slices)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for toasting the bread and serving
3 cups (½-inch) diced peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)
2 cups (½-inch) diced carrots (4 carrots)
2 cups (½-inch) diced celery (3 stalks)
1 and 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
1 and ½ tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 pound kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
26 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
6 to 8 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional as needed (depending upon the saltiness of the stock)
1 and 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups cooked whole wheat small pasta, such as elbow (about 1 cup dry)
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices

In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium low, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and place in between two paper towels set atop a dinner plate. Blot lightly and set aside. Drain most of the excess fat from the Dutch oven. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, squash, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes. Add the kale in batches as it fits in the pot, stirring so that it cooks down. Once kale has lightly wilted, add the tomatoes, 6 cups chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.

Once soup has simmered and the vegetables are soft, discard the bay leaf. Add the beans, cooked pasta, and reserved bacon and heat through. The soup should be fairly thick, but add additional chicken stock as needed. Serve hot drizzled with olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese.

To toast baguette: Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Cook until golden and toasted, about 6 minutes. Serve warm with soup.


bacon recipe source: Erin Clarke, Well Plated (@WellPlated), October 17, 2013

3916. BACON and EGG BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS

Servings: 8


2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes  
1 pound thick-cut bacon
12 large eggs, slightly beaten
8 eight-inch corn or flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 cups) 
Minced green onions
sour cream

Preheat oven to 350º. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Cook the onion over moderate heat until soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, paprika, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and remove from heat. Blend in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return it to heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until brown and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board and chop into 1-inch pieces. Reserve the fat.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat (or olive oil, if desired) over moderate heat. Pour the eggs into the frying pan and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula until small curds form, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and season with salt and pepper.

Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm them in a microwave oven until soft and pliable, about 1 minute.

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the tortillas on a work surface. Spoon a heaping 1/4 cup of the egg mixture, 2 tablespoons of the cheese and 2 tablespoons of the chopped bacon onto each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas and arrange them in the baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the top of the enchiladas with the remaining cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve warm with sour cream and minced green onions. 


bacon recipe source: Molly Yeh, Food & Wine, November 2014

3906. CAPELLINI with BACON and BREAD CRUMBS

Yield: Makes: 4 servings


8 ounces whole wheat or regular capellini
2 bacon slices, chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. When pasta is done, reserve 1⁄2 cup cooking water; drain pasta and return to pot.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add bacon. Cook, stirring, until bacon is
crispy, about 5 minutes. add garlic and crushed red pepper; stir 1 minute or until fragrant. add tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Add broth to pan. simmer the mixture until broth is thick and has reduced to about 1⁄4 cup, 5–8 minutes.

While sauce cooks, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. add panko and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2–3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Remove sauce from heat; stir in 2 teaspoons parmesan and parsley.

Toss sauce with pasta in pot; add cooking water to reach desired consistency, if needed.

Divide among 4 serving plates. top with reserved bread crumbs and remaining parmesan.


bacon recipe source: Health.com; CarbLovers Diet Cookbook by Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth (Oxmoor House, 2011)

3903. RIGATONI in BLUSH SAUCE with CHICKEN and BACON

Serves: 4


½ lb uncooked rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package instructions
1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
6 slices bacon
2 tbsp Frank's hot sauce
1 can (2 cups) diced tomatoes
fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup water
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream
fresh Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook it until it starts rendering some fat. Add the chicken, onion and garlic and cook until chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through. Add diced tomatoes, water, basil, hot sauce, and cook for 10 minutes. Add sour cream and stir. If needed add salt and pepper to taste.

Add the pasta to the skillet, add the mozzarella cheese and toss it all together to make sure all pasta is covered in the cheese and sauce.

Grate with fresh Parmesan cheese and serve warm.


bacon recipe source: Joanna Cismaru, Jo Cooks (@jocooks_com), September 4, 2012

3902. RIGATONI with BACON, TOMATOES and PEAS

Serves 4


3/4 pound rigatoni or other short pasta
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 10-ounce package frozen peas
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (about 1/4 cup), plus more for serving

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the peas and cook until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the pasta, Parmesan, and ½ cup of the cooking water to the sauce and toss to coat. (Add more cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.)

Serve topped with additional Parmesan. 


bacon recipe source: Chris Morocco, Real Simple (@RealSimple)

3895. BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER NACHOS

Large tortilla chips, about ½ large bag
4 slices bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp
½ lb ground beef
½ small onion, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
⅛ cup and ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Green onion, lettuce and tomato as garnish if desired

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a medium pan, combine ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned (drain off any excess grease). Stir in ⅛ cup barbecue sauce. Set aside.

Pour ⅓ cup barbecue sauce into a small sandwich bag and set aside.

Line baking sheet with a single layer tortilla chips, careful not to leave too much space between chips. Sprinkle with half of cheese, half of the beef mixture, and half of the bacon. Snip a small corner off of the bag with the barbecue sauce and drizzle half over the first layer of nachos.

Top with another single layer of chips, and sprinkle with remaining cheese, beef, and bacon. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until toppings are warm and cheese is melted.

Garnish with green onion, lettuce and tomato as desired.


bacon recipe source: Ashley Fehr, The Recipe Rebel (@TheRecipeRebel), April 10, 2015

3894. HABANERO-BACON MARMALADE

2 red onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, sliced
5 slices bacon, sliced into small lardon strips

5 medium roma tomatoes, peeled and crushed

3 habanero peppers, chopped

1 cup sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

In a large sauté pan, sweat onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil, until fragrant. Add bacon, cook until crispy. Add tomato and chopped habanero. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Bring a to boil and simmer until desired thickness. 


bacon recipe source: Ray Garcia, FIG Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA; Los Angeles Magazine, June 29, 2011

3889. BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

2 cups small, dry pasta, cooked to al dente
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1 cup diced tomatoes
6 slices bacon, cooked and diced
½ cup bottled ranch dressing
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Cook the pasta to al dente and allow to cool. Add chicken, bacon, peas and tomatoes and toss to combine.

Measure out bottled ranch dressing into a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh cracked pepper and stir until combined.

Pour ranch dressing over pasta mixture and gently fold together.

Top with bacon crumbles for garnish, if desired.


bacon recipe source: Kristin, Yellow Bliss Road (@YellowBlissRoad), July 2, 2014

3886. SUN-DRIED TOMATO ANGEL HAIR PASTA with BACON

6 servings


1 box (1 lb) angel hair pasta
1 jar (7 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and oil reserved
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Toss pasta in oil from sun-dried tomatoes. Season pasta lightly with salt and pepper. Chop sun-dried tomatoes. Add to pasta. Top pasta with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat evenly. Divide pasta among 6 bowls. Top with bacon.


bacon recipe source: Pillsbury.com, Pillsbury, General Mills, Inc., P.O. Box 9452, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440

3880. BACON and TOMATO BREAKFAST MIGAS

Serves 2


1 teaspoon olive oil
4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1/4 cup minced sweet onions
4 corn tortillas, diced into bite-size pieces
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 organic eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, bacon and onions, and cook for 5 – 6 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Add in the tomatoes, cheese, eggs and seasonings. Place a lid on the skillet, and cook for an additional 3 – 4 minutes or until the eggs are firm. Transfer to a serving plate, and garnish with cilantro and sour cream. Best served warm.


bacon recipe source: Brandi Bidot, SheKnows (@SheKnows), January 8, 2016

3878. CORN, BEAN and CHEESE SALAD with BACON (ENSALADA MIRAFLORES)

Serves 4


3 ears choclo or other corn
1 tbsp olive oil
3 1/2 oz / 100 g bacon lardons
1 (7 oz / 200 g) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 large red onion, cut into 3/8-inch / 1-cm dice
4 large tomatoes, seeded and cut into 3/8-inch / 1-cm dice
1/4 rocoto chile, seeded and very finely chopped
7 oz / 200 g queso fresco or feta cheese, cut into small cubes
1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsely

For the Dressing
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
A pinch of superfine sugar
A squeeze of lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium heat and cook the choclo until tender. Drain and plunge into iced water to cool down and then cut or break off the kernels from the cob.

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and saute the bacon lardons for a few minutes, until they are crisp and brown. Drain on paper towels.

Put the choclo, butter beans, onion, tomatoes, chile, and cheese in a large bowl.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jug and pour into the bowl of salad. Gently toss everything together, trying not to break up the cheese.

Divide the salad among 4 shallow bowls and sprinkle over the bacon lardons and parsley.


bacon recipe source: Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen, by Martin Morales (Ten Speed Press, 2013)

3877. BACON, LETTUCE, and TOMATO MAZEMEN

makes 4 servings


175 grams (1 cup) mayonnaise
30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) dashi
15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) shio tare
15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
520 grams (18 ounces) toasted rye noodles or store-bought ramen noodles
4 thick slices ripe tomato
4 halves slow-roasted tomatoes
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
12 slices thick-cut good-quality bacon, cooked crisp
Sea salt and pepper
Katsuobushi (shaved dried bonito)

Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil for the noodles.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dashi, shio tare, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Set aside.

Cook the noodles until they're a little past al dente, about a minute. (Because these noodles will be served chilled, you should cook them a touch softer than you would if they were being served hot. There'll be no hot soup to continue cooking them, and the noodles will firm a bit when chilled.) As soon as they're cooked, plunge them into an ice bath to chill them, then drain them thoroughly, shaking the strainer well to get rid of as much water as possible.

In a large mixing bowl, toss the noodles with three-quarters to the mayo-tare mixture until the noodles are well coated.

Divide the dressed noodles among 4 chilled ramen bowls and arrange the two types of tomatoes and the wedges of iceberg lettuce and bacon on top. Drizzle the remaining mayo-tare mixture over the top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and finish with a small handful of katsuobushi.


bacon recipe source: Ivan Ramen: Love, Obsession, and Recipes from Tokyo's Most Unlikely Noodle Joint, by Ivan Orkin, with Chris Ying (Ten Speed Press, 2013)

3868. ROASTED TOMATO and BACON COBBLER

yields 8 servings


Tomatoes
2 1/4 pounds Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon each kosher salt and sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Filling
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Havarti cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt, coarse ground black pepper and red pepper flakes

Crust
1 package yellow cornbread/muffin mix
4 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup milk

For tomatoes: HEAT oven to 450ºF. Line a large baking pan with foil. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Place tomatoes on pan, cut side up, in a single layer. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt, sugar and pepper. Roast until tomatoes are caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 425ºF.

For filling: HEAT oil in 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until golden, about 15 minutes, stirring often. Set aside to cool. Combine remaining filling ingredients in medium bowl. Stir in caramelized onions. Arrange half the tomatoes in skillet. Spread with cheese mixture. Layer remaining tomatoes over cheese mixture. Bake 10 minutes.

For crust: STIR together crust ingredients in medium bowl. Pour batter evenly over tomatoes. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.


bacon recipe source: Martha White Foods, Inc., PO Box 751030, Memphis, TN 38175

3864. BACON CAPRESE SANDWICH

Yield: 1 sandwich


1 Ciabatta roll, split (or 2 slices of crusty bread)

2 ounces Fresh mozzarella, sliced

1 small tomato, sliced

4 large fresh basil leaves

3 bacon slices, cooked

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Layer fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil, and bacon on bottom half of roll (or bread). Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sandwich with top half of roll or another slice of bread.


bacon recipe source: Maria & Josh, Two Peas & Their Pod (@TwoPeasandPod), July 10, 2015

3859. SMOKY BACON, BLACK BEANS and GREENS QUESADILLAS with PICO DE GALLO

Serves 4


6 slices smoky, meaty bacon, chopped, divided

1 large yellow or white onion, chopped, divided

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 bunch chard or flat kale (such as lacinato), stemmed and chopped (about 5 to 6 cups)

Salt and pepper

Olive oil or canola oil, for drizzling and brushing

2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander (about half a palmful)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (about half a palmful)

A pinch of ground cinnamon

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

3 plum tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

4 large, 10- to 12-inch whole-wheat tortillas

1 8-ounce brick pepper Jack or Monterey Jack, shredded (about 2 cups)

Sour cream


In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high, stirring often, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Add about three-quarters of the yellow onion and half the garlic; stir until the onion softens, 2-3 minutes. Add the greens and stir until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet clean and reserve.



In a small saucepan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium. Add the remaining yellow onion and garlic, and half the jalapeño; stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Add the beans and season. Cover and keep warm over low heat.



For the pico de gallo, in a medium bowl, mix the remaining jalapeño, the red onion, tomatoes and cilantro; season with salt.



Brush the reserved skillet with a little oil; heat over medium-high. Add 1 tortilla to the skillet and cook until blistered, about 1 minute. Turn; cover half the tortilla with about 1/3 cup cheese, then top with a quarter of both the greens mixture and the bean mixture. Sprinkle with a few more tablespoons of cheese. Fold over and cook, pressing down and turning, until the cheese melts and the quesadilla is brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings. 


Cut the quesadillas into quarters and top with the pico and sour cream.



bacon recipe source: Rachael Ray, Every Day with Rachael Ray, September 2015