40 Leftover Bacon Recipes [With Pasta & More]

Here is a super easy weeknight dinner! To begin this recipe, start by cooking off your chicken and pasta.

Next, add in your other ingredients including cream, tomatoes, onions, and bacon.

Bake off the pasta dish after topping it with cheese. I love serving this dish with a side salad since the pasta is so filling! I suggest garnishing it with fresh chives after it's baked.

An ultra-rich entrée that always has my family coming back for seconds! Cook off your pasta separately and reheat your bacon in a skillet, set aside.

My favorite way of serving this is to toss the pasta in the sauce so every noodle is covered! Yum. My family loves having extra parmesan as a garnish.

This recipe is divine! Kick off the prep by cooking your pasta and having it ready to go.

Reheat your cooked bacon in a skillet along with garlic and onion, then deglaze the pan with some pasta water.

Add in your tomatoes and allow the sauce to simmer, to marry the flavors together. Toss in your pasta, and you're done!

I love serving this dish with grilled asparagus, it pairs so well with the bacon and tomato. Garnish with grated cheese and parsley to make it even better.

Who doesn’t love a good broccoli dish? If you have leftover bacon grease along with your leftover meat, this recipe is perfect for you.

Cook your onions and garlic in the bacon grease, then build your sauce in that pan.

Mix the remaining ingredients such as cooked pasta and broccoli with the sauce, cheese, and eggs.

Pour in a baking dish, then top with the breadcrumbs before baking. I enjoy garnishing this dish with fresh diced tomatoes to liven it up!

The meal is guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters! Aside from cooking off the pasta, you only need one other skillet to make this dish. If you have leftover bacon grease, go ahead and cook your chicken in it.

You can either have the chicken and bacon mixed in or top the pasta with it. Personally, I like mixing in both and then garnishing the pasta with fresh avocado pieces.

Here is another quick and easy dinner that’s to die for! Prep by cooking off your pasta and reheating your bacon.

Then, make your sauce by sautéing garlic and mushrooms, followed by chicken broth and cream.

Add in your cooked pasta and bacon, it's that simple! I garnished the pasta with fresh herbs and served it with cheesy garlic bread, it was such a hit!

Who would guess that Brussel sprouts could be so heavenly? The trick here is using up any of your leftover bacon greases to cook the Brussel sprouts in. Then, stir in the garlic along with the cooked bacon, pasta, pesto, and lemon juice.

Lastly, add parmesan cheese to your skillet and the entrée is done!

My family loves eating this with a cranberry walnut salad; the caramelized Brussel sprouts pair so well with the sweetness of the dried cranberries!

A savory breakfast dish that is sure to satisfy the whole family! Start by sautéing the potatoes and peppers and allowing them to cook for about 15 minutes.

Set aside with the cooked bacon, then fry the eggs in the same skillet.

Once the eggs are partially set, place the remaining ingredients around them, then top with sprinkled cheese. I served this hash alongside sourdough toast, that’s all you need to make this meal complete!

Who said you can’t have a BLT for breakfast? We sure have them in the morning over here! Toast your bagel while preparing all of your sandwich ingredients.

Build the sandwich by loading on your cooked bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce, and an over-easy egg.

I love bringing this sandwich to the next level by adding fresh avocado and a slice of cheese as well. Delish!

Your kids will love this fun way to use up your leftovers! Start by prebaking your pizza crust until it is lightly golden and scrambling your eggs in a skillet.

Top your crust with your cooked eggs, two different kinds of shredded cheese, and leftover diced bacon bits.

Have you ever heard of an Elvis waffle? My kids love them! First, reheat your bacon accordingly and measure your waffle batter ingredients.

Make the batter by whipping eggs, flour, milk, baking powder, etc.

Add a third of the cooked bacon into the waffle batter along with two tablespoons of peanut butter.

Once the waffle is cooked, top it with melted peanut butter, banana slices, and bacon. I love drizzling maple syrup on these to bring out the bacon flavor.

Here is a healthier breakfast option for you! If you have leftover carbonara pasta, you can mix it in, pasta and all. If not, just toss in your leftover bacon and you're good to go.

Make the frittata base with cream, eggs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings.

Toss in your leftovers then bake the custard for 40 minutes to start. I served this dish topped with sauteed spinach; I highly recommend it!

You can't go wrong with a good croissant sandwich. Using your leftover bacon in a breakfast sandwich is the easiest way to go.

Assemble the sandwich with layers of meat, cheese, and eggs. I like to switch it up and sometimes make over-easy eggs rather than scrambled for the sandwich. Put it under the broiler to melt the cheese!

This one is for potato lovers! Begin by baking your potatoes for 45 minutes, then hollowing them out. Place the potato filling in a bowl, adding butter and cream.

Put the potato mixture with shredded cheese in the potato boats, then top with your leftover bacon and a raw egg.

Bake for another 18-25 minutes, until the eggs are done. My kids love eating this for brunch on the weekends! I usually garnish with sour cream!

This meal is packed with tons of nutrients and bursting with fresh flavors! Make your dressing with honey, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs.

Build your salad with red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, bell peppers, and avocado.

Don’t forget to add your leftover bacon and cooked chicken. My favorite way to serve this salad is alongside fresh fruits and berries. It is greatly refreshing!

This soup is perfect for a rainy day! Before adding in your chicken broth, sauté your carrots, onions, and celery.

Add in your beans, then transfer half of the soup to a food processor and blend until smooth.

Add the mixture back into the soup before pouring in your cooked bacon bits. Once the soup is done,

I usually garnish it with shredded cheese and homemade croutons! Talk about next-level comfort food!

Although this recipe calls for raw bacon, you can easily adjust it as I do to accommodate leftovers!

Tip: To marinate the shrimp, throw it in a zip bag with seasonings and brown sugar for 20 minutes.

I usually cook my shrimp separately, then reheat my bacon and cover the shrimp. Once that is done, I throw them in the oven with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top.

It only needs to bake until it is bubbly. I typically serve this dish with grilled vegetables and rice!

I am so glad we’ve established how well bacon pairs with seafood. In this dish, start by reheating your bacon and searing your scallops separately in a skillet.

Add in your chopped bacon and cooked scallops to complete the process. After I garnish it with fresh herbs, my family loves eating this with fettuccine pasta on the side, or even mixed in!

We love quick fixes over here! Gather up some kale and other fresh ingredients to get started.

For the dressing, emulsify apple cider vinegar with Dijon mustard, apple juice, honey, and seasonings.

To build your salad, top it with feta cheese, dried cranberries, leftover bacon bits, apples, and almonds.

How tasty! The salad is fantastic on its own, but I love serving it alongside a gooey grilled cheese every now and then.

With so many savory toppings, this burger is the definition of hearty. Prepare your ingredients by cooking your chicken, sautéing your mushrooms, and reheating your bacon.

Toast your brioche buns until lightly crisp, then create your cheesy sauce before loading your sandwich with layers of cheese, spinach, bacon, chicken, and vegetables. My preferred way of serving this is with garlic potato wedges!

The combination of honey mustard and bacon in this dish is heavenly! Start by browning your chicken in a pan, then setting aside the chicken and caramelizing onion and garlic.

Next, deglaze the pan with honey mustard, chicken broth, and seasonings.

A delicious version of Hasselback chicken! To make the spinach filling, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, spinach, and more. Slice approximately six slits on the top of your chicken breast.

Fill the slits with spinach dip, then stuff your cooked bacon inside as well. Bake the chicken for about 25 minutes, or until you reach the appropriate temperature.

When I served this dish, I topped it with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes as it came out of the oven, it was pure bliss!

We love casseroles in this household! If you love ‘em too, this entrée is perfect for you and your family. Place your chicken breasts in a baking dish, then brush them with BBQ sauce.

Pour pineapple pieces and cooked bacon on top of the chicken, followed by sliced red onion and cheese.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes, and broil for the last 5 minutes. I love serving this dish at cookouts, it's always a crowd favorite! Garnish with green onions.

Here is a hearty recipe that will bring the whole family together. Make your homemade sauce by simmering onions with chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard.

Cook the chicken in the sauce and add in your cooked bacon. I loved making this dish because it can be served with so many different types of vegetables and side dishes.

If you're looking for a nourishing yet delicious soup, look no further! This meal is packed with yummy ingredients like spinach, potatoes, bacon, and rotisserie chicken.

Make your soup base with chicken broth, heavy cream, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Towards the end, add in your cooked bacon, spinach, and chicken.

My kids love eating this soup topped with green onions and shredded cheese. I usually ground peppercorns to sprinkle lightly on top.

Using bone-in chicken, brown them in a skillet first before creating a lemon chicken broth to simmer the meat in.

Once the chicken is cooked and set aside, add in your cooked bacon with garlic. Finish off the sauce by adding heavy cream, making the sauce nice and silky.

To serve, I top the chicken with lemon sauce, followed by more bacon bits and freshly chopped basil.

If you have leftover peameal bacon to use up, this recipe becomes even easier! In the past, I have reheated my leftover peameal bacon in a 325F degree oven, covered.

Meanwhile, make your mashed potatoes and carrots for the side. When the roast is done, I love accompanying it with brown gravy! The mashed potatoes go perfectly with it.

Are you looking for a lighter dish that involves peameal bacon? I have found the perfect solution!

Fry the fritters in a hot skillet, about 2 minutes per side. To serve, place the corn fritters under a few pieces of bacon and freshly sliced tomato.

I love serving this with different kinds of dipping sauce, like honey mustard or ranch! It makes it so fun for the kids. 

Where are my air-fryer fans at? Here is a fun recipe for you to try! Make your hollandaise by combining egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, and cream into a saucepan; cook until thick.

Put your individual cracked eggs into ramekins and bake them in the air fryer for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, toast your English muffins and reheat your leftover bacon. Build the eggs benedict, and you're good to go!

I typically serve this with fresh avocado and my family devours every last bit of this meal!

This is the kind of sandwich that people dream about! Both sweet and tangy, with whole grain mustard to bring it all together.

Spread mayo-mustard on the bun before stacking it high with meat and slaw! This is one of those sandwiches that are perfect alongside onion rings or classic French fries.

This sandwich is made on a brioche bun, which is arguably the best bread known to man! To begin, heat your leftover peameal bacon in a skillet, pouring maple syrup over it to caramelize.

Separately, prep your other ingredients by cooking your eggs, toasting your buns, and melting the cheese over the egg.

Pile on all the ingredients to complete the sandwich! Personally, I love adding avocado and a little bit of chipotle sauce on the end. The chipotle and maple combination is to die for!

If your kids love pizza night, you have to try out this recipe! The first steps are to roll out your crust and layer it with sauce and cheese of your liking.

Next, add on your leftover bacon, cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, red onions, and olives. Bake 10-14 minutes until fully cooked.

Carbonara is one of my all-time favorite meals! To make this version, cook your pasta. In a separate pan create your sauce with butter, cream, and cheese.

Sear off your cooked bacon and sausage to heat them, then toss in your garlic followed by your sauce and pasta.

To serve, I typically garnish it with cherry tomatoes and parsley. So delightful!

These rolls are so flaky and buttery, that they are hard to resist! For the crust, cut your puff pastry sheets into 4 even sections. Make your filling using sausage, cheese, bacon, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.

Fill the pastry dough with the mixture, then roll them up and brush them with egg wash. Slice into segments, then bake for 20 minutes.

To serve these, I paired them alongside marinara sauce, and it was the perfect party snack!

We love healthy and easy weeknight dinners over here! This one is a slow cooker classic. Begin by sauteing your garlic and onion.

Cook for 3 hours. I served this with homemade biscuits and topped it with fresh herbs.

This creamy soup filled with meat and veggies is such a nourishing meal! Sauté your Italian sausage until cooked, then throw in your leftover bacon to heat it. Set the meats aside.

Cook your garlic and onion in the same pot you just used, adding the broth and liquids followed by the potatoes.

Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. You can garnish it with fresh parmesan cheese when it’s done. I typically serve this soup with warm French bread!

Here is an extraordinary grilled cheese that you need to try; it has fresh basil and mozzarella, who could deny it?

Prepare all your ingredients by slicing the tomatoes and avocado, then heating your leftover turkey bacon.

Build your sandwich to the nines by piling it with cheese, avocado, bacon, basil, and plenty of tomatoes.

Have you ever had a breakfast quesadilla? My kids are constantly asking for these! Make your filling by scrambling eggs in a skillet along with green onions, bell peppers, and your leftover turkey bacon.

The recipe says to use nonstick spray, but I love using real butter in the pan. It makes the tortilla that much crispier! Serve with sour cream or guacamole.

Throwing your leftover bacon into a custard is a great way to utilize your leftovers! Make the base by mixing eggs, cheese, and spices. Have your turkey bacon heated up and your veggies sauteed.

Incorporate everything together, then pour it into a baking dish and bake it for 20 minutes. I suggest garnishing it with extra cheese and fresh chives when it comes out of the oven!

This dish is incredibly savory and such a hit every time I make it! Heat your leftover bacon and chop it into pieces.

lastly, add in your bacon bits and top with parmesan cheese. In the past, I have served this with freshly baked biscuits.

You can drizzle gravy over the gnocchi dish to bring out the flavors even more!