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Bacon recipes

No English breakfast would be complete without the cured, thick slices of bacon. The smoky flavours makes it perfect for layering on top of large joints of meat or encasing meat and veg into a tasty parcel. It's also a wonderful addition fried and sprinkled on soups and salads.

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Brunches like this are what lazy weekends are all about – wake up your tastebuds with these fiery, cheesy jalapeño waffles, served with crispy, smoky bacon and topped with a perfectly fried egg.
Jalapeño and cheese waffles with bacon and eggs
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A little effort goes a long way – this smoky bacon jam is the ideal edible Christmas gift for the food-fanatic in your family
Maple and smoked bacon jam
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This wonderful, comforting soup recipe is packed with smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes and creamy red lentils. Enjoy with a thick slice of wholemeal bread for a warming winter meal
Hearty lentil and bacon soup
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This delicious sandwich is packed with goodness to replenish the body with many of the essential nutrients you need to get yourself back on track after over-indulging the night before. This wonderfully-filled sandwich can be read
Avocado and bacon sandwich
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Father's Day treats surely can't get much better than this. These gooey, richly chocolatey brownies are finished with a whiskey-flavoured ganache and a scattering of salty-sweet candied bacon pieces
Bacon and whiskey brownies
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Nothing beats a classic potato salad, especially one that's filled with crunchy pieces of bacon and boiled eggs. This makes a perfect picnic dish as it packs up well and can be made the day before. Plus, it’s gluten-free and takes just 25 minutes to make.
Crispy bacon and egg salad
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For a quick and easy family dinner, try this hearty cottage pie packed with succulent chicken and crispy bacon lardons and topped with golden potatoes and rich Cheddar. Full of flavour and simple to make, it’s the perfect midweek meal.
Chicken, bacon and leek cottage pie
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Your Christmas dinner just wouldn't be complete without classic pigs in blankets! This easy Christmas side dish takes Cumberland sausages and blankets them in streaky bacon, coating with a fragrant honey, mustard and rosemary sauce before cooking
Pigs in blankets
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Popular bacon recipes

Gnocchi with blue cheese, bacon and spinach
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Five ingredients: One big pot of creamy gnocchi for four. Like fresh pasta, gnocchi is ready to eat in minutes. Whilst its cooking, fry the bacon until crisp, add the spinach and, once wilted stir in the Crème de Saint Agur cheese and milk then combine.
  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins
  • 915 calories
Chicken, bacon and leek cottage pie
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For a quick and easy family dinner, try this hearty cottage pie packed with succulent chicken and crispy bacon lardons and topped with golden potatoes and rich Cheddar. Full of flavour and simple to make, it’s the perfect midweek meal.
  • Serves 4
  • 30 mins
  • 617 calories
Bacon and potato chowder
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This simple two-step recipe is the perfect winter warmer, combining bacon, potatoes and sweetcorn.
  • Serves 3
  • 30 mins
  • 321 calories
Hearty lentil and bacon soup
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This wonderful, comforting soup recipe is packed with smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes and creamy red lentils. Enjoy with a thick slice of wholemeal bread for a warming winter meal
  • Serves 4
  • 50 mins
  • 230 calories
Bacon toad in the hole
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For a twist on British family favourite toad in the hole, wrap good quality sausages in bacon before pouring over the batter. Here they are served with crunchy green beans in a homemade fresh tomato sauce.
  • Serves 4
  • 55 mins
  • 676 calories
Cauliflower and white bean soup with crispy bacon
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The nuttiness of cauliflower pairs brilliantly with the saltiness of crispy bacon and tang of chives to create a comforting bowl of deliciousness.
  • Serves 6
  • 60 mins
  • 209 calories
Bacon and leek frittata
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This quick frittata recipe is perfect when there's not much in the fridge. Crispy bacon, sweet leeks and tender potatoes are cooked with eggs and a generous amount of cheese for an easy dinner idea or weekend lunch - pack the leftovers into lunchboxes.
  • Serves 4
  • 35 mins
  • 446 calories
Bacon and courgette tart
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Bacon and courgette make for a lovely pairing in this summery tart, which is a great dish for weekend lunches or picnics. The rest of the filling is made with egg, single cream and Gruyère cheese. You can make it ahead and freeze it, if you prefer.
  • Serves 6
  • 65 mins
  • 472 calories
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