Amira Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have a big package of bacon and I want to eat it all for dinner tonight. What would you do with it? Bonus points if it has some vegetables so I can pretend it's a healthy meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Bacon and tomato sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Bacon and tomato sandwiches. Mmm. Open faced, with cheese. If you have shrimp you could do bacon wrapped shrimp. Or really you could wrap anything in bacon. You could wrap large veggie chunks in bacon and cook them as kebabs, which would actually be a fairly healthy meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Oooh! You could use the bacon to make taco shells (google how, I read about it somewhere but don't remember where now, a lchf site maybe?) and fill with regular taco fillings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 But who says bacon is not healthy?! I think it might not be in the quantities I want to eat it in today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Oooh! You could use the bacon to make taco shells (google how, I read about it somewhere but don't remember where now, a lchf site maybe?) and fill with regular taco fillings. This is an amazing idea, especially since we have the best taco fillings ever here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 My favorite bacon recipe: bacon-wrapped chicken! You can use any chicken pieces, though my favorite for this is skinless, boneless thighs. Sprinkle with a little of your favorite spice blend. Then wrap each piece of chicken with 2-4 pieces of bacon (depending on how big the chicken is and how much bacon/chicken you have). Sprinkle with a little more of the spice blend. Bake at 350F/175C for 30-45 minutes until done (depending on the size/type/bone or no bone chicken variables). For sides: roasted any kind of vegetable. Just drizzle with a little melted coconut oil (my favorite) or olive oil or melted butter, then bake at the temperature and for the time that's apprpriate for the vegetable. For extra yumminess, chop up a little bacon and throw in there with it. My two favorites: candied carrots (chopped carrots + chopped dates + melted coconut oil or butter, add bacon if desired) and roasted cauliflower (chopped cauliflower + minced garlic + coconut oil + dash of lemon juice or vinegar--my husband prefers it without lemon juice or vinegar). Or bacon braised brussels sprouts: http://www.thepaleomom.com/2011/11/recipe-bacon-braised-brussel-sprouts.html Or one I haven't tried yet but keep meaning to, bacon basil zucchini "pasta": www.thepaleomom.com/2012/04/recipe-bacon-basil-zucchini-pasta.html Mmm, I'm getting hungry--and I just ate dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I would probably make some kind of soup, maybe potato soup or corn chowder, with bacon in it and add rolls or biscuits with bacon (ETA: meaning diced bacon in the rolls or biscuits) on the side. Then lots of green salad and a green veggie (chard or spinach sautéed in bacon grease with bacon bits on top-yum!) on the side to balance all of that bacon-y goodness. Chicken quesadillas with bacon, or chicken salad with bacon served on a bed of lettuce or in a tortilla. Spinach salad with bacon and bacon dressing. I'd probably also save a few strips of bacon in the fridge and dice the bacon the next morning for breakfast burritos or scrambled eggs with bacon. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Bacon wrapped hamburger patties on the grill. One around each patty. Take the rest and chop it up and cook it on the stove, remove, drain some of the grease, then sauté onions, yellow squash, and zucchini in the grease, add bacon back in when done. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 A few weeks ago we made a great pizza- bacon, goat cheese, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 All of these sounded really good, but I went with the roasted veggie idea since I had cabbage in the fridge. I just chopped it into wedges, dumped it on a baking sheet, drizzled it with a little olive oil, laid strips of bacon across the top, and baked till it was brown and delicious. Best cabbage ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 BLT on sourdough. Bonus points for sliced avocado and mixing a little balsamic vinegar in the mayo. Good with salmon too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 All of these sounded really good, but I went with the roasted veggie idea since I had cabbage in the fridge. I just chopped it into wedges, dumped it on a baking sheet, drizzled it with a little olive oil, laid strips of bacon across the top, and baked till it was brown and delicious. Best cabbage ever. That sounds fabulous. I recently discovered I love cabbage when it isn't boiled or sauerkraut (that was the only way I had it as a kid). I will definitely have to try cooking it with bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 For next time, you can wrap half a piece around a water chestnut (secure with toothpick), and roast for about 30 mins, then put some bbq sauce on it and stick it back in for another 20 or so. Yummy little appetizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I would have just had bacon then worried about being healthy tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Breakfast burritos - bacon, scrambled eggs, and fresh salsa Bacon & Pineapple Pizza (better than ham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Bacon wrapped dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I just saw this on face book, bacon wrapped onion rings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I like to dice bacon, then cook it up (drain most of the fat), add in some garlic, thinly sliced onion, peas (either shelled or snap peas), asparagus cut into about 1 inch pieces, salt, pepper and some chili (either fresh or dried). Cook up some pasta at the same time, toss the pasta with the veggies and some fresh chopped basil and/or oregano and/or parsley. Sprinkle with parmesan and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Crisply cooked bacon with sautéed mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Mix in a touch of mayo and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 50 Things to Make with Bacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Or Healthy Bacon Recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yes, I love bacon. :D But my new favorite is figs and pancetta, sautéed in Balsamic vinegar and eaten over salad with shaved Parmesan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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