15 Bacon For Dessert Recipes

If you love the flavor combination of sweet & salty, then you are going to just love this recipe round-up of 15 Bacon for Dessert Recipes...

Bacon for Dessert week and Bacon Month are both coming to a close, but don't be sad, friends.  

In fact, it just might be impossible to be sad when you have these 30 sweet & salty bacon-licious dessert recipes to browse through! ;)

If I haven't convinced you that bacon is not just for breakfast and savory dishes by now with the Candied Bacon S'mores Pizza and Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies I posted earlier this week, then one of these desserts below is bound to. 

From ice creams to cookies to pies to brownies and more, every single one of these desserts has at least one thing in common...

Bacon, glorious bacon.

Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Super soft & thick pudding cookies are jam-packed with crispy bacon, crunchy pretzels, and chocolate chips in these Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies...

Ready for more bacon for dessert action?

If the Candied Bacon S'mores Pizza recipe I posted yesterday didn't convince you of the merits of having a little bacon for dessert, then these Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies certainly will!  ;)

The secret to these cookies being so soft and thick? Cake mix and pudding mix, folks. 

Some call it cheating.  I call it genius.

And then when you throw in some gooey chocolate chips, salty bacon, and crunchy pretzel pieces? 

Irresistible!

These cookies pair perfectly with a cold glass of milk.... or maybe a good beer. ;)

Candied Bacon S'mores Pizza

A soft, graham cracker pizza crust is topped with gooey marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, crunchy graham pieces, and smoky candied bacon in this Candied Bacon S'mores Pizza...

Today marks the fourth and final week of Bacon Month 2014, folks.

But don't you all fret because I have happened to save the best for last...

Bacon for dessert.

For the entire week.

Some of you all may already know what I am talking about. How perfectly salty & smoky bacon pairs with sweets.

And some of you may be balking at the idea at the moment.  But I only ask that you do try not to knock it until you have tried it. ;)

And a good place to start your adventure with bacon for dessert would be with this Candied Bacon S'mores Pizza...

Bacon Guaca-Hummus

How can you make your three favorite chip dips even better? Combine them together and then throw some bacon in there, like in this Bacon Guaca-Hummus...

Okay, folks. Football season is just about here.  Soon everyone will be hosting or attending game day parties and tailgates.  

Finger foods and dips will be a-plenty.

But the dip that YOU bring will stand out and above the rest when you bring this simple & flavorful Bacon Guaca-Hummus!

Did I mention that it requires just 5 easy ingredients and can be ready to go in under 30 minutes? ;)

Seriously, all. There was no way that I could go wrong with this one.

How could I when combining the tasty flavors of guacamole with spicy salsa, creamy hummus, and crispy, smoky bacon? 

Bacon Cheeseburger Tatchos

These Bacon Cheeseburger Tatchos are a fun and delicious combination of two of your favorites- a classic bacon cheeseburger and nachos- minus the bun and the tortilla chips...

These Bacon Cheeseburger Tatchos are about to totally shake up your weeknight dinner plans, folks. ;)

What exactly are tatchos, you may be asking?

Some people call them totchos. Some people call them tatchos.

But they both start with the same thing- crispy, golden tater tots!

Think nachos, but tater tots are taking over the role of tortilla chips. 

For this tasty take on tatchos, I steered away from the traditional Mexican nacho toppings and went 100% American classic with all the flavors of one of everyone's favorite burgers- the bacon cheeseburger.

Golden brown tater tots are smothered with perfectly seasoned ground beef, melty shredded cheese, mustard, ketchup, chopped tomatoes and pickles, shredded lettuce, and crispy bacon.

Of course, you could add whichever toppings you like and omit the ones you do not like.  

These Bacon Cheeseburger Tatchos are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family and weeknight friendly too since you can have these on the table in about 30 minutes...

Bacon & Corn Risotto

Sweet summer corn and crispy bacon take classic creamy risotto to another level in this Bacon & Corn Risotto...

When I think of comfort food, I automatically think of creamy risotto. Forget chicken noodle soup or mac 'n cheese (although I do love those too).

But if I am craving a warm bowl or plate of comfort, risotto is by far my go-to. 

I love risotto for it's versatility as well.  The arborio rice is like a blank canvas for whatever seasonal flavors or veggies happen to be plentiful and at their peak at that time. The flavor possibilities are endless! :)

Many people I know are intimidated by the whole cooking process of making risotto, but don't be! Once you have the technique down (and when I say technique, I mean scooping ladles of heated broth a little at a time into a large skillet- easy, right?), you will want to make risotto all the time.

This Bacon & Corn Risotto is a perfect dish for end of summer with it's combination of sweet, fresh corn (which is everywhere & cheap right now!) and smoky and salty bacon...

Caprese Tuna BLT

This Caprese Tuna BLT with its fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and crispy bacon is a fresh Italian twist on a sandwich classic...

It is Week #2 of Bacon Month! Are you all ready for even more bacon deliciousness this week?? ;)

Today I am bringing you all a fresh Italian twist on a bacon classic- the BLT.  We still have the tomato and bacon, but we are adding some fresh basil, a little tuna, and some fresh mozzarella to the mix. Seriously, all. This Caprese Tuna BLT was just made for a summertime lunch on the patio. 

The flavors and textures of the Caprese tuna salad combined with the creamy mozzarella and salty and crisp bacon? Sandwich perfection.

Serve alongside your favorite chips or pasta salad and you are good to go for a simply amazing summer lunch for two...

Bacon, Cantaloupe, & Arugula Salad

Juicy & sweet cantaloupe, peppery arugula, and salty bacon are tossed together and then drizzled with a homemade bacon balsamic dressing in this Bacon, Cantaloupe, & Arugula Salad...

Let me set the record straight now- I am not trying to pass off bacon as "healthy" because I am putting it in a salad here for my second recipe post of Bacon Month. 

But you can feel a bit better about indulging in a little bacon goodness when it is accompanied by some leafy greens and a little fruit. ;)

It is all about balance and moderation, folks. Balance and moderation. 

And speaking of balance, that is exactly what this salad has flavor-wise.

Sweet & juicy cantaloupe paired with peppery arugula and then topped with salty bacon and a flavorful bacon balsamic dressing?

Perfection.

This Bacon, Cantaloupe, & Arugula Salad is so, so simple, yet impressive and elegant to boot...

It's Official... It is Bacon Month!

Yes, folks! It is that day we have all been waiting ever so patiently for...

It is August 1st, and that means it is officially the first day of Bacon Month 2014! :)

And what does that mean for you?

Well for one, there will be a new bacon-centric cookbook giveaway each Monday of this month. (Be looking for the first one starting this Monday, August 4th!)

Second, it means lots of bacon laden recipes coming not only to Frugal Foodie Mama, but also from all of the lovely food bloggers you see pictured below.  

Think bacon is just for breakfast??

Think again, my friends. ;)