Bacon

There's cornbread. And then there's cornbread enhanced with bacon, corn, and good ol' bacon drippings. Just as God intended, folks who've made it have been saying.

Who can resist a comforting bowl of tender gnocchi in a creamy, cheesy broth that's laden with crispy bacon and plenty of vegetables? Not us.

Since discovering this cheeseburger with bacon and onions both on and inside it, there's no going back.

Change up your chicken game with this easy skillet meal of pan-fried chicken, bacon, buttery white wine sauce, and broccolini on the side.

These bacon and cheese-laden scones are reason enough to jump out of bed in the morning.

People often say that bacon is all you need but we put it to you that embellished bacon is that much better. Especially when it's spicy brown sugar and pecans coating that crispy strip.

"Simple." "Delicious." "Awesome." "Lovely." "Wonderful." "What's not to love?" That's what folks are saying about this almost obscenely satisfying casserole.

An unexpected yet inspired concoction of sweet, salt, and smoke that'll put your childhood recollections of brittle to shame.

Green beans and mushrooms are a classic recipe combination. Adding bacon to the mix creates an unbeatable trio of flavors. A terrific side dish or salad.

This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn't be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.

Antoni Porowski's easy-peasy pasta dinner takes pre-roasted chicken and a pile of noodles, and makes a delish dinner. Carrots, bacon, cream, and cheese round it out.

Forget the pan when you make this tart. The edges of the tart crust are folded around sweet caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and rich goat cheese.

Warm lentil salad, filled with the earthy flavor of lentils, slab bacon, onions, and shallots, is tossed with a walnut oil dressing. A fantastic side dish.

We're bringing back fusion cuisine in style with this unabashedly American burger and its Spanish-inspired accoutrements.

Sheet pan dinners are not only trendy but they're a weeknight lifesaver, too. Less dishes to wash, less time spent in the kitchen and loads more flavor.

America's Test Kitchen comes through with a different, yet utterly brilliant, way to cook potatoes. They're tender, crisp, and full of bacon.

Sorta makes you wonder how you got this far in life without thinking to try this, eh?

Take a cue from Paris bistros and make this a menu staple. Bitter greens. Classic vinaigrette. Homemade croutons. Crisped bacon. Hard-boiled eggs. Simple yet superbly satiating.

Maple Sriracha bacon isn't just the title of this simple recipe, it's the ingredient list as well. Which means you probably already have everything you need on hand.

It may seem criminal to bathe the walloping nutrition of lentils and mushrooms in anything but wholesomeness, but there's something to be said for quality of life. Hello, bacon!