Recipes Archives - Bacon Up®

For a bolder bird

Fry a Better Bird: Tips for a Flavorful Holiday Turkey Turkey frying has long been part of our family tradition. In fact, we’ve been deep frying a bird every Thanksgiving since 1986. That’s long before the trend swept backyards around the…

Mexican Street Corn with Bacon Up by Monica

Cast-iron, Recipes from Monica, Sides, Tex-Mex

Mexican Street Corn by Monica

Mexican Street Corn by Monica Mexican Street Corn from Bacon Up's CEO, Monica, is a quick and easy side dish that's a great addition to any dinner -- especially on Taco Tuesday or as a delicious side with any Mexican-inspired…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Cast-iron, Deep Fry, Entrée, Recipes from Monica

Bacon Up® Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

Bacon Up® Extra Crispy Fried Chicken Frying this family favorite in Bacon Up® Bacon Grease provides a richer flavor and great, crispy texture that everyone will LOVE! Shallow bowlZip-top plastic bag (large)Large skillet…

Recipes from Monica, Sides, Thanksgiving

Butternut Squash Salad with Cider/Bacon Up Vinaigrette

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette Sheet panSmall saucepan or skilletSmall bowlLarge Bowl 1-1/2 pounds Butternut squash (peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces )2 Tbsp Bacon Up® Bacon Grease…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Cast-iron, Recipes from Monica, Sides, Thanksgiving, turkey sides, Vegetables

Skillet Green Beans by Monica

Skillet Green Beans by Monica These Skillet Green Beans have next-level flavor because they are sautéed in Bacon Up® Bacon Grease instead of other cooking oils. I cook them until they are crisp-tender and my family loves…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Cast-iron, Entrée, Recipes from Monica, Tex-Mex

Easy Bacon Up® Fajitas

Easy Bacon Up®Fajitas Large skillet (I love using cast iron for this!)Small mixing bowl Seasoning Mix1/2 Tbsp Chili powder1/2 Tbsp Ground cumin1 Tsp Garlic powder1/2 Tsp Paprika1/2 Tsp Oregano1/2 Tsp Salt1/4 Tsp PepperChicken…

Frying eggs in Bacon Up adds next-level flavor!

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Breakfast, Cast-iron, Recipes from Monica

Bacon Up® Fried Eggs

Bacon Up® Fried Eggs Try something new next time you fry your eggs: Substitute Bacon Up® Bacon Grease instead of the butter or oil you usually use. All the flavor of cooking with bacon grease – without the mess of frying bacon! Cooking…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Breakfast, Cast-iron, Recipes from Monica

Bacon Up® French Toast

Bacon Up® French Toast This classic French Toast recipe is easy and delicious to make, perfect for breakfast or brunch on the weekend. medium-sized frypanmixing bowlwhiskspatula 3 Eggs1 cup Milk2 tsp Sugar ((optiona))1…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Cast-iron, Entrée, Recipes from Monica, Snacks/Shareables, Tex-Mex

Monica’s Quesadillas – with Bacon Up®

Monica's Quesadillas with Bacon Up Crisp warm tortillas cooked in Bacon Up® are an irresistible thing! When you fill them with cheese, meat or vegetables, they just get better. Large non-stick skillet (I prefer cast…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Cast-iron, Recipes from Monica, Snacks/Shareables

Bacon Up® Loaded Potato Tot Nacho Bar

Monica's Bacon Up® Loaded Potato Tot Nacho Bar This idea is a platform for your creativity - and Bacon Up brings even more flavor to the unlimited possibilities! Don't want to deep fry your potato tots? See the Notes…

Better with Bacon Up Substitutions, Cast-iron, Entrée, Recipes from Monica

Bacon Up® Maryland-Style Crab Cakes

Bacon Up® Maryland-Style Crab Cakes For the best texture, use lump crab meat, little filler and cook in a hot skillet with Bacon Up. Serve with lemon wedges, arugula, cocktail sauce or your favorite remoulade sauce. Large…