Satisfy your cravings with these 85 bacon recipes

Smoky, salty and completely irresistible – bacon is the bees knees. Whether you like it super crispy, or just in its flavour form, these recipes make the best use of bacon.

Dec 01, 2022

Bacon and egg pull-apart bun with roasted tomato ketchup

If you're looking for an Easter breakfast, stop right here.

Chive and smoked cheddar pancakes with maple-glazed bacon

This savoury spin on pancakes will have you coming back for seconds… and thirds.

BLT with herby aioli and caramelised onion

Bacon, lettuce and tomato, only made more delicious by the addition of a homemade aioli and caramelised onions.

Bacon, egg and cheese scones

Bacon and egg scones

Give your weekend brunch a makeover with these homemade cheese and bacon scones.

Bacon, chestnut and sage mac 'n' cheese with sourdough crumb

“Chestnuts are available from select supermarkets and specialist food shops” - Phoebe Wood.

Goat's cheese and maple bacon slice

This easy sweet and sour slice can be served up for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It's that good!

Bacon, cheese and onion with pickled mustard seeds toastie

You had us at bacon toastie! This is an edited recipe from Chefs Eat Toasties Too by Darren Purchese (Hardie Grant, RRP $29.99). Available in stores nationally now.

Risotto with cavolo nero and crispy pancetta

If anyone knows how to do comfort food well, it's the Italians. Serve up a warm bowl of this tonight for an instant crowd-pleaser.

Roast pumpkin, haloumi and bacon croissants

Go the extra mile and create a more nutritious version of the average ham and cheese croissant. A little more filling makes for a healthier, tastier brunch meal.

Bacon mac ’n’ cheese waffle jaffles with hot sauce

If you find yourself alone and in need of ultimate comfort on Valentine’s Day, this is the dish for you…

Gorgonzola, pumpkin, maple-cured bacon and maple syrup toastie

OMG (oh my gorgonzola), this is tasty. You've never had a toastie like this before. This is an edited recipe from Chefs Eat Toasties Too by Darren Purchese (Hardie Grant, RRP $29.99). Available in stores nationally now.

Zucchini, bacon, bocconcini and mint brekkie bowl

Healthy, delicious and ready in no time at all. We're sold.

Bacon and herb focaccia

Wow your guests at your next dinner party with this show-stopping focaccia, guaranteed to impress. Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead. You'll need a 22cm x 30cm roasting pan. This recipe is an edited extract from Gill Meller's cookbook, Gather.