Bacon Goes Beyond Breakfast

3 ways to use bacon throughout your menu.

3 Ways to Use Bacon on Your Menu

(that isn't breakfast)

14-16 Hickory Smoked Bacon
549217 - 2/7.5 lb.Slow smoked over real hickory chips for the richest full flavor imaginable, Cloverdale bacon provides meaty slices for breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches.Shop on MegaBite#1 AppetizerBacon Pickle Fries

1 lb. Cloverdale 14-16 Hickory Bacon (549217)

12-16 each Cool Crisp Dill Pickle Spears (283151)

1/2 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, Optional (270120)

PREP | Preheat oven to 425°F. Set a wire cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.Pat pickles dry with a paper towel, and wrap each one with one slice of bacon. Secure the ends with a toothpick.Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the top rack for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Cool for 5 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

#2 Lunch / Dinner

Double Bacon Donut Burger

2 each Rancher’s Legacy 4-1 Fresh Beef Patty (515177)

6 slices Cloverdale 14-16 Hickory Bacon (549217)

1 each Baker Boy IW Glazed Donut (717992)

1 slice Schrieber American Cheese (210229)

1 Tbsp. Highland Market Creamy Peanut Butter (239159)

Prep | Cook burgers on a flat top until the desired temperature.
In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes.Drain on paper towels.Slice the glazed donut in half and place on the flat top for a few minutes, or until a little crispy. Take one burger and place it on the bottom half of the glazed donut. Top with peanut butter, the second patty, American cheese, bacon, and the donut top.

Why It WorksThe nutty, salty taste of the peanut butter enhances the meatiness of the beef. The crispy bacon is the perfect sidekick for cutting through the creamy peanut butter.

National Bacon Day is December 30th

#3 DessertStrawberry Sundae with Candied Bacon

1 lb. Cloverdale 14-16 Hickory Bacon (549217)

1/2 cup United Sugar Light Brown Sugar (341556)

1 qt. Kemp’s 12% Butterfat Vanilla Ice Cream (755556)

As needed ProAct Strawberries (111252)

As needed Lyons Chocolate Topping (350658)

As needed Ambrosia Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (314856)

PREP | Preheat oven to 425F, sprinkle brown sugar on slices of bacon.Cook candied bacon for 20-25 minutes or until caramelized and edges are a dark brown.Wash fresh strawberries underwater, trim and slice. Set aside.Scoop vanilla ice cream into a bowl, top with fresh strawberries, bacon, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chips.