Our best tips to elevate your dishes with bacon
With its crispy texture and smoky flavour, bacon is much more than a breakfast staple. Thanks to its versatility, it can turn simple recipes into tasty and memorable dishes. Here are a few ideas for incorporating it into your culinary creations.
1. Wrap around roasted vegetables
Add a gourmet touch to your vegetables by wrapping them in bacon before roasting. Whether it’s asparagus, carrots or Brussels sprouts, the salty crunch of bacon pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the vegetables. Rest assured, even the fussiest eaters at home will be coming back for more.
Tip: Secure the bacon with a toothpick and bake at 400°F until golden brown.
Roasted asparagus with bacon and sesame | Olymel
2. Use as a topping
A creamy soup gains texture and character with a sprinkle of crispy bacon on top. Whether it's a cream of squash soup, a leek velouté, or a tomato soup, bacon adds a salty, smoky touch that enhances the entire dish. It can also be incorporated into comfort foods such as hot dips, stuffed potatoes, or gratins, where it brings a rich, flavourful touch that makes all the difference.
Creamy corn and bacon chowder | Olymel
3. Add to salads or pasta dishes
Add crispy bacon bits to a green salad, potato salad, or pasta dish for a contrast in textures and a burst of flavour. It pairs wonderfully with sweet ingredients like figs, apples or honey-based vinaigrettes.
California bacon salad | Olymel
4. Wrap around the meat for extra tenderness
Wrapping a piece of meat in bacon is a classic but effective trick. Whether it's pork tenderloin, chicken, or even beef medallions, the bacon acts as a barrier that retains juices during cooking while infusing the meat with a delicious smoky flavour. The result: tender, juicy, and flavourful meat.
Pork tenderloin with maple, apple, bacon and pancetta | Olymel
5. Create appetizers
Bacon is perfect for festive bites. Wrapped around dates, mini sausages or cheese cubes, it creates flavourful contrasts that awaken the taste buds. It can also be added to bruschettas, puff pastries or crostinis for a gourmet effect your guests won’t be able to resist.
The ultimate deluxe stuffed egg recipe | Olymel
From breakfast to dinner — and everything in between — bacon fits right in. Here are some more recipe ideas to incorporate it:
Melted brie with cranberries, bacon and pecans | Olymel
Grilled cheese with bacon, caramelized onions and smoked gouda | Olymel
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