10 Recipes That Prove Bacon Makes Everything Better

1. Rigatoni With Bacon, Tomatoes, and Peas Sautéed bacon adds depth and a slightly salty note to this dish’s easy, homemade tomato sauce. Get the recipe.Kate Mathis

2. Cajun Fish With Cabbage and Bacon Sauté Serve this spicy white fish with a colorful side of veggies and crisp bacon. Get the recipe.Marcus Nilsson

3. Bacon, Potato, and Watercress Salad This substantial side salad starts with steamed new potatoes and crisp bacon, then it’s topped with a creamy mayo-free dressing. Get the recipe. (MORE: These Are America's Best Coffee Cities)Anna Williams

4. Potato and Bacon Pizzas Another bacon-and-potato combo. Here, the mix with Havarti cheese makes this pie particularly indulgent. Get the recipe.Paul Sirisalee

5. Loaded Bacon-Potato Soup With Cheddar and Chives Top this rich, velvety soup with crunchy bacon, sharp cheese, and a sprinkling of fresh chives. Get the recipe. (MORE: 11 Superfoods You Should Know About)Roland Bello

6. Spaghetti With Bacon Meatballs Add finely chopped bacon to ground beef to up the flavor of this kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.Sang An

7. Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette Toss green beans with a warm dressing of softened shallots, cider vinegar, and bacon drippings. Get the recipe.Gentl & Hyers

8. Bass, Bacon, and Arugula Sandwich This tasty fish sandwich features crisp bacon, a handful of arugula, and a tasty pesto mayonnaise. Get the recipe. (MORE: 12 Surprising Sandwiches)Danny Kim

9. Pear and Bacon Grilled Cheese Elevate an ordinary grilled cheese with salty bacon, sliced pears, and a dollop of jam. Get the recipe.James Wojcik

10. Bacon Barbecue Dog Topped with barbecue sauce, Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon, this is one meal both kids and adults won’t be able to resist. Get the recipe. (MORE: 20 Make-Ahead Family Recipes)Paul Sirisalee

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